The SECU MD Foundation has proudly supported members furthering their education for over 18 years through our annual scholarship program. Since the program’s inception, we’ve awarded over $1 million in scholarships.

This year, we are focusing our scholarship program on community college students. With lower tuition rates, community colleges are a popular choice for students who want to earn their college degree but struggle with the high tuition costs of a four-year university. But while 80% of community college students nationwide say they want to transfer to a university to earn their bachelor's degree, only 31% of them actually do. The high cost of college tuition is often cited as a barrier.

To help community college students continue their educational journeys, we are awarding $10,000 scholarships to 12 students currently attending any of Maryland's 16 community colleges who are transferring to a University System of Maryland university for the 2024-2025 academic year. We look forward to awarding $120,000 in scholarships in 2024 and helping this new batch of scholars. 

2024 SECU MD Foundation Scholarship Program Eligibility 

1. SECU Member in Good Standing. Learn more about becoming a member.

2. Currently enrolled at a Maryland community college or University System of Maryland school who recently transferred within the last 18 months

3. Attending a University System of Maryland school for the 2024-25 academic year

Applications for the 2024 Scholarship Program are being accepted from March 18 – May 3. Winners will be announced in June.


      We invite you to apply for our 2024 SECU MD Foundation Scholarship program. Please begin by answering the following eligibility questions. If eligible, you will be taken to the scholarship application.