Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

PALCUS National Scholarship Program

Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
129
Days
July 31 2025
Application Deadline
7
Awarded last year
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Cover letter, Proof of US Citizenship
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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PALCUS National Scholarship Program
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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. High school seniors and entering freshmen are not eligible to apply. Applicants must submit the instructor's recommendation form to a teacher, instructor, or professor who will email it in PDF format directly to PALCUS. 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