People Helping People High School Scholarship Program

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2023

Closes: 4/3/2024

The People Helping People High School Scholarship Program is offered to North Carolina public high school students who are planning to attend one of the 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina. This scholarship is only available to students who are either current members of the State Employees’ Credit Union (“SECU”) or the child of a parent/guardian who is a member of SECU at the time of application. Students whose parents/guardians or family members are public sector employees (state, local, or federal government, public health, public education) receive special consideration. Those who are majoring in public service degree programs (such as public health, education, public administration, or public policy) also receive extra consideration.

Win up to

$10,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Member of State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU ) or their child or dependent

Minimum 2.50 GPA

High school senior attending school in North Carolina

Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree

Fulltime student

Planning to attend one of the 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina

Participation in community service

Exhibit character and leadership qualities

Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students whose parents/guardians or family members are public sector employees (state, local, or federal government, public health, public education). Preference is also given to students who are majoring in public service degree programs (such as public health, education, public administration, or public policy.