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October 8, 2025

Making A Difference Scholarship open for applications from high school seniors

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (October 8, 2025) – Piedmont Federal Bank is now accepting applications for its annual Making A Difference Scholarship, which includes two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan on attending a private or public college or university.

Piedmont Federal Bank offers these scholarships out of a belief that helping students achieve their dreams of higher education is of the utmost importance.

The scholarships are awarded to the candidates who best demonstrate achievement and high standards in academics, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.

To apply for the scholarships, students must meet the following criteria:

  • must be a senior in high school
  • must be a Piedmont Federal Bank customer or a dependent of a current Piedmont Federal Bank client
  • must plan to attend a private or public college or university, two or four year
  • must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 on a four-point scale
  • must demonstrate achievement and high standards in academics, character, leadership, citizenship, and involvement in school and/or community activities

Applicants will be evaluated by a Piedmont Federal Bank Scholarship Selection Committee based on the following criteria: demonstrated academic ability, demonstrated writing ability, school activities and community activities.

Application submission date is February 1, 2026. For more information and to apply online, visit our scholarships page.

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About Piedmont Federal Bank

For over 120 years, Piedmont Federal Bank has been committed to its purpose of “Opening Doors” for its clients. The bank supports individuals in achieving significant milestones, from homeownership to growing local businesses. As one of the few remaining mutual banks in North Carolina, Piedmont Federal Bank is owned by its depositors, not shareholders, allowing the bank to prioritize the interests of its clients.

Piedmont Federal Bank currently serves nearly 18,000 consumer and business clients and manages $1.3 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, the bank operates 11 branch locations across the Triad, North Wilkesboro, Boone, and Wake Forest, offering a range of personal and business banking solutions. For more information, visit PiedmontFederal.bank.