If you’re an Allegacy member pursuing an undergraduate degree, the Mel Hughes Scholarship Program may be able to provide financial assistance. For those who apply but aren’t selected, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation General Fund Scholarship offers another option.
College Scholarships
Mel Hughes provides four $1,300 scholarships to college or university students
Tech Scholarships
Mel Hughes also provides four $250 scholarships to tech and community college students
Additional Scholarships
For those who applied but weren’t selected, the Carolinas CU Foundation offers options
More info about Scholarships
All applicants will be notified in early May
- Application period lasts from October to February each year
- To apply for a Mel Hughes scholarship, you must be a primary Allegacy member with your own savings account
- To apply for Mel Hughes, the applicant must be a full-time college student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, or a high school senior accepted on a full-time basis at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Mel Hughes provides four $1,300 scholarships annually to college or university students
- It provides four $250 scholarships annually to students of a tech or community school
- For those who apply to Mel Hughes but aren’t accepted, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarship may be able to provide financial assistance
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