Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

PALCUS National Scholarship Program

Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States

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Avg. Amount Awarded
236
Days
July 31 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Cover letter, Proof of US Citizenship
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
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Description

The PALCUS National Scholarship Program was established with the purpose of supporting Portuguese-American students in the pursuit of their higher education goals. The scholarships are awarded to students of Portuguese ancestry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their academic careers and who show a commitment to completing an approved plan of study. Applicants must be attending a baccalaureate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the United States. High school seniors or entering freshmen are not eligible. Applicants must be PALCUS members. They must also be U.S. citizens or permanent legal U.S. residents. Applicants must have at least 25 percent Portuguese ancestry. Applicants must submit the Instructor's Recommendation Form from a teacher, instructor, or professor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact PALCUS for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Portuguese

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Cover letter, Proof of US Citizenship
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact palcus@palcus.org
Tel: 202-466-4664 Address 9255 Center St., Suite 102
Manassas, VA 20110