Scholarship Opportunity

SECU People Helping People Community College Scholarship

Offered by SECU Foundation

College-selected financial assistance for eligible North Carolina community-college degree, diploma or certificate students.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCommunity College Student

Eligibility

  • Be a North Carolina resident eligible for in-state tuition, with a high-school diploma or GED, applying to or enrolled full-time in an eligible community-college program.
  • Have GPA of at least 2.5 OR GED score of at least 145; this alternative means no universal GPA filter is set.
  • Demonstrate financial need through FAFSA and leadership, character and community involvement.
  • Be a new recipient of this two-year award; meet SECU/Foundation employee, director and committee-family exclusions.

Requirements

  • Complete the Student Data Form and local college selection process.
  • Provide FAFSA and academic evidence.
  • Remain at the awarding college for consecutive eligible semesters; awards are not transferable and missed semesters are not funded.

How to Apply

  1. 1Ask your community-college financial-aid office about current applications and its local deadline.
  2. 2The college committee submits selected students to the Foundation; individual direct applications are not accepted.