External Scholarships

SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship

The State Employee Credit Union (SECU) Foundation established this two-year scholarship program to assist North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) students in achieving success. The members of the State Employees’ Credit Union take an active role in assisting organizations and communities across North Carolina and truly believe in “People Helping People!”

The SECU Foundation Scholarship 2024-25 will be awarded semi-annually in two payments: fall semester, $1250 per student; and spring semester, $1250 per student for a maximum of four (4) consecutive semesters. The committee will recognize the individual most deserving of an opportunity to attend college. The committee will consider students who best exemplify the membership philosophy of credit unions, “People Helping People”, and who have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. The recipient will be selected without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religious preference, age, national origin or disability.

The SECU Application packet is available for the 2025-26 academic year.

Foundation For The Carolinas is pleased to announce the availability of the Fisher, Beth-Lee, and Simonis Scholarship Fund that supports deserving students from Cabarrus County, NC, pursuing post-secondary education or students attending a post-secondary school in Cabarrus County, NC. Applications may be found on the online scholarship portal.