SECU Foundation People Helping People High School Scholarship
SECU Foundation
Key Details
Location
Various locations
Format
Remote
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Payment
Paid
Cost
Free
Grades
12th grade
Compensation
$10,000 total paid at $1,250 per semester for up to eight consecutive semesters (per SECU Foundation).
Time commitment
School-level selection in spring; exact internal deadline varies by district.
About This Opportunity
SECU Foundation’s People Helping People program allocates at least one $10,000 scholarship to each North Carolina local education agency for a senior planning to attend a UNC System university. Recipients are chosen by the district scholarship committee; the foundation does not accept direct student applications. Students must meet membership, academic, service, and financial-need criteria outlined in SECU materials (commonly including at least a 2.5 GPA) and coordinate with their high school counseling office.
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Who it fits
For students planning for college or career training
Eligibility
North Carolina public high school senior; planning to attend one of the 16 UNC System universities; SECU membership for the student or an eligible family member per the official criteria PDF; minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need as defined by the program; strong community service record; selected through the school or LEA committee only.
How to Apply
Visit the official application page to get started:
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Source Details
- Source
- SECU Foundation
- Last checked
- May 9, 2026
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