STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (SECU)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: recipient must be a full-time student, who is a high school graduate or has completed the General Education Development (GED) program, enrolled in an associate degree, diploma or certificate program; must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of North Carolina and eligible for in-state tuition; demonstrates financial need using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Preference may be given to students with limited financial aid from other programs. Recipient must demonstrate scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale or attained a score of 3,000 on the GED test and must continue at the College where enrolled at the time of the scholarship award and for the duration of the scholarship, for four (4) consecutive semesters or upon completion of a diploma program; the selection committee will consider students who best exemplify the membership philosophy of credit unions, “People Helping People”, who have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Recipient may not be a Director, employee, or family member of an employee or Director, of the State Employees’ Credit Union or the SECU Foundation. Scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, fees, course supplies and transportation.