Key Scholarship

**The application window for this scholarship is closed. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May 2026.**

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC have partnered to offer two scholarship awards to local graduating high school seniors who wish to continue their education at either Coastal Carolina University (CCU) or Francis Marion University (FMU). Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising college freshmen seeking a four-year degree from CCU or FMU.

Application packets will be distributed to high school guidance counselors and will include applicant eligibility requirements, an application form, and two letters of reference forms.

Apply online or click here to download the 2026 Key Scholarship application. All materials must be postmarked by March 2, 2026 and should be directed to:

ATTN: Key Scholarship Committee
PO Box 8941
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

The two scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year will be announced in May 2026.

Click here to read the press release announcing Brittney and Isabella as our 2026 Key Scholarship recipients.