WHAT: On February 18, the SECU MD Foundation will open applications for its 2025 Scholarship Program. For 19 years, the program has provided scholarships to SECU members, and since its inception, it has awarded over $1.1 million in scholarships. This year, 12 students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship to support their academic goals and reduce the financial burden of tuition and related expenses. Applicants must be students at a Maryland community college who are poised to transfer to a University System of Maryland college or university.
WHEN: Applications will open on February 18 and close on May 2, 2025.
All applicants will be notified of the status of their scholarship application by mid-June.
WHERE/HOW: Interested applicants must be a SECU member and complete an application online, including a 500- to 750-word essay on a pre-determined essay prompt. Additional details and application instructions can be found on the SECU MD Foundation website.
The Foundation will host a scholarship award celebration at a SECU Financial Center in Maryland this summer to honor awardees. Stay tuned for details!
WHY: “The SECU MD Foundation is committed to helping Marylanders achieve lifelong financial wellness. Supporting students – of any age- to pursue education is central to that mission. As higher education expenses continue to rise, the need for our scholarship program continues to grow,” said Charlotte Owsianny, Executive Director of the SECU MD Foundation. “This program is designed to help offset the costs associated with education, empowering students to achieve both their personal and financial goals. SECU and the Foundation will continue to support members through all stages of their lives through our highly engaging, ongoing financial education initiatives. We are honored to continue giving back to our community in this way and cannot wait to review this year’s applications!”
VISUALS: For a heartwarming glimpse into how the awardees from 2024, the first class of community college transfers, received this scholarship from SECU, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
About SECU (State Employees’ Credit Union of Maryland)
SECU (“see-Q”), Maryland’s largest state-chartered credit union, serves over 250,000 members via 21 Financial Centers across the state, including, 18 Financial Centers, 3 Digital Centers, and a Virtual Financial Center. As a member-owned, not-for-profit organization, SECU puts its members first. Membership is open to all of Maryland, with over 1,900 ways to join, you may be eligible through a family member, work, the college you attended, state employment, an organization you are affiliated with, or simply through a one-time donation to SECU’s partner, the SECU MD Foundation. Headquartered in Linthicum, Md., SECU offers convenient access to over 50,000 free ATMs through the CO-OP network, as well as access to expert financial planners. With more than $5 billion in assets, SECU ranks among the top 60 credit unions nationwide based on total assets in the U.S. Insured by NCUA. For more information, visit www.secumd.org or follow SECU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
About SECU MD Foundation
Founded by SECU in May 2017 to help grow philanthropic initiatives and build resources, The SECU MD Foundation’s mission is to create a stronger Maryland by empowering access to education, supporting health and wellness, and serving as a catalyst for community development. The SECU MD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) inspired by the Credit Union philosophy of people helping people. The Foundation is committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of SECU’s neighbors and communities and is here to ensure Maryland thrives. The SECU MD Foundation relies on the contributions of members and Marylanders alike to continue and expand programs that provide resources to support the education, health, and development of our shared Maryland communities. For more information, visit www.secumdfoundation.org.
