SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. SECU Foundation takes an active role in assisting communities across North Carolina and truly believes in “People Helping People!”
Although the SECU Foundation Scholarship program wishes to recognize academic achievement, the People Helping People Scholarship has a much broader purpose; recognizing leadership, 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. Additionally, preference will be given to those majoring in public service degree programs (such as Public Health, Education, Public Administration, and Public Policy).
All eligible seniors must meet the following requirements:
• Must be a SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian
• Must be a United States citizen and a resident of North Carolina
• Must be a senior at a North Carolina public high school
• Must be attending one of the 16 UNC system universities
• Must have demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA
• Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement
• Must file FAFSA as part of the application
Application Requirements: All items can be found in the SECU Scholarship Information Folder
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Completed student application and essay (Must be completed in Word and sent electronically)
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Copy of the recipient’s university acceptance letter.
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A photo of the recipient (Graduate Portrait or other professional photo)
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Brief student bio
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Signed consent form
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