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SECU MD scholarship applications now open for 2025 

Credit union foundation to award $10,000 to students at Maryland community colleges transferring to University System of Maryland schools

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?v=4vtXA5mFJQg

SECU (State Employees’ Credit Union of Maryland)

SECU ("see-Q"), Maryland’s largest state-chartered credit union, serves over 250,000 members via 25 branches across the state. 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 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Contact

Grace McCarthy
Public Relations Account Associate
P: 443.458.8514
collins- company.com

SECU MD Foundation

The SECU MD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by the contributions of SECU members, promotes a stronger Maryland by empowering access to education, supporting health and wellness, and serving as a catalyst for community development. For more information, visit www.secumdfoundation.org.

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