Time Frame: 2 Recipients per Year
Amount:
$1,250/semester per student for 2 years
Criteria:
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People Scholarship is a two-year scholarship
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation established this two-year scholarship program to assist North Carolina Community College students in achieving academic success. The members of SECU take an active role in assisting organizations and communities across North Carolina and truly believe in “People Helping People!”
The Scholarship Selection 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 the Credit Union, “People Helping People”, and have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement.
Preference will be given to students whose parents or guardians and family members are public sector employees (state, local or federal government; public health; public education) who live and work in North Carolina.
Scholarships are not transferable to another student or another school. Any gap in active enrollment will result in non-eligibility for funding for each semester missed.
Final Deadline: July 10, 2026
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant or 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;
- Is a resident of North Carolina and is eligible for in-state tuition;
- Demonstrates financial need using the FAFSA;
- Maintained a 2.5 or higher-grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
- Is enrolled full-time according to program of study;
- Agrees to continue at the community college where enrolled at the time of the scholarship award and for the duration of the scholarship.
Submit Instructions:
Completed Student Data Form and Scholarship Consent Form should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
For additional information or any questions contact:
Caleb Sarver: csarver@cccti.edu – (828) 726 – 2445