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.