Truliant Federal Credit Union

The Truliant Foundation has announced its scholarship winners for the Fall of 2026. The recipients are first-time college students enrolled in an accredited college, community college, or university and are also members, or dependents of members, of Truliant Federal Credit Union. Two of the scholarships were awarded to South Carolina students enrolled at Clemson University.
In partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, the Truliant Foundation offers this scholarship program, which supports Truliant Federal Credit Union’s member pursuit of higher education.
“As these students begin their next chapter, we congratulate our 2026 Truliant Foundation Scholarship winners and wish them a successful year,” said Atticus Simpson, executive director of the Truliant Foundation. “We hope this investment helps them focus on their education and opens new opportunities for future success.”
Fred J. Sarda Winners (South Carolina):
• Jisele Reaves, Clemson University
• Molly Smith, Clemson University
The Truliant scholarships are named after two important people in Truliant’s history. Fred Sarda was a section chief at Western Electric and led a group of employees to form a financial co-op to benefit workers in 1952. That co-op eventually became Truliant Federal Credit Union. Clyde Padgett was chairman of Truliant’s board for 17 years. He retired from the board in 2003.
For 2027, the Truliant Foundation will replace the Sarda and Padgett scholarships with a new scholarship program designed to support Truliant members seeking workforce credentials and college degrees.