For 19 years, the SECU MD Foundation has proudly supported members pursuing their higher education goals through our annual scholarship program. Since the program’s inception, we have awarded over $1.1 million in scholarships.

The 2025 scholarship program is now open! We are awarding $10,000 scholarships to students attending any of Maryland’s 16 community colleges who are transferring to a University System of Maryland school for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

We will award twelve scholarships for a total of $120,000 in scholarship awards. Students that have transferred from a Maryland community college to a University System of Maryland school in the last 18 months are also eligible. 

Applications for the 2025 Scholarship Program are being accepted from February 18 – May 2.

With lower tuition rates, smaller class sizes, and individualized student support, community colleges are a popular and financially responsible choice for savvy Maryland students. In 2023, 24% of all new students to University System of Maryland schools were transfer students from Maryland community colleges. 

The SECU MD Foundation is proud to help students take the next step in their educational journey by removing a heavy financial barrier and supporting their long-term financial well-being. We look forward to helping the next generation of Maryland scholars realize their education and career goals.

2025 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

3. Attending a University System of Maryland school for the 2025-26 academic year

4. Students that have transferred from a Maryland community college to a University System of Maryland school in the last 18 months are also eligible


We invite you to apply for our 2025 SECU MD Foundation Scholarship program. Please begin by answering the following eligibility questions. If eligible, you will be taken to the scholarship application.