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Community Support
At SECU, we’re proud to call Maryland home. We are committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of our neighbors in the communities where we live and work. By fully embracing the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” we’re here to help our state thrive.
Being a part of a community means helping when and where you can. SECU supports Maryland communities through a variety of initiatives and programs that bring SECU employees, members, and neighbors together as a force for good.
SECU MD Foundation
SECU has a long history of giving back to the communities we serve. To help grow our community outreach initiatives, SECU launched the SECU MD Foundation in May 2017.
The SECU MD Foundation’s mission is to create a stronger Maryland by empowering access to education, supporting health and wellness, and serving as a catalyst for community development. To support this mission, the Foundation oversees an annual Scholarship Program, runs Finance Fairs in local schools, and offers Grant Programs.
2024 Scholarship Program Accepting Applications March 18 – May 3
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.
For the 2024 Scholarship Program, we are awarding $10,000 scholarships to 12 students attending a Maryland community college who are transferring to a University System of Maryland school for the 2024-25 academic year.
The University System of Maryland’s 12 universities have good relationships with Maryland’s community colleges, accepting transfer credits and in some programs offering guaranteed admission. 25% of all new students to University System of Maryland universities were transfer students from Maryland community colleges in 2023.
Community college students have already demonstrated their commitment to furthering their education. We look forward to awarding $120,000 in scholarships in 2024 and helping a new batch of scholars achieve their goal of earning a bachelor’s degree.
Applications are being accepted March 18 – May 3, 2024. Winners will be announced in June.
Employee Volunteer Program
When we come together as a team to serve our community, there’s no limit to the impact we can make. SECU employees can take up to 12 hours per quarter to volunteer in the community. While opportunities look slightly different in our current environment, SECU employees have come together over the years to volunteer at food banks, participate in the annual Days of Action, and teach students about financial wellness.