PALCUS National Scholarships in US, 2020

Eligibility for PALCUS National Scholarships in US, 2020:

• The PALCUS National Scholarship Program is open to US nationals and permanent residents of Portuguese ancestry.
• Applicants must have achieved a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of a minimum of 3.0. 
• Applicants must attest to personal Portuguese ancestry of an aggregate of least 25%, i.e. total Portuguese ancestry of the applicant.
• Must be a full-time student attending a baccalaureate or graduate degree Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States.

Documents required: 

• Applicants must submit the PALCUS Scholarship Application Form.
• An official college academic transcript from all colleges previously attended should be submitted.
• Applicants are required to submit a one-page typewritten essay.
• One Instructor’s Recommendation by a teacher or professor in an academic setting must be submitted.

Selection Criteria: 

• Applicants are selected based on their academic record
• Applicants involvement in extra-curricular activities will be considered during the selection process.
• Active participation in community service will be considered.
• The strength of the applicant's essay is assessed.

Value of PALCUS National Scholarships in US, 2020:

• The successful applicants of PALCUS National Scholarship Program will receive an award of USD 1,000.

Deadline for PALCUS National Scholarships in US, 2020:

• The last date to apply for PALCUS National Scholarships in US, 2020 is 31st July 2020.