The SECU Foundation, a charitable organization funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union, has awarded a $5,000 two-year scholarship to Edgar Jossue Avina-Sanchez and Sean Michael Head for attendance to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

SECU Foundation established the scholarship program in 2004 to support North Carolina students in their pursuit of higher education through the state’s Community College System. Based on the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, those scholarships recognize the recipient’s leadership, character and integrity, community involvement and scholastic achievement. Scholarship funds will be applied over four consecutive semesters for tuition and other associated community college education expenses.

“We are thrilled that the foundation’s two-year scholarship program continues to make college more accessible and affordable for students to obtain a degree,” SECU Foundation Executive Director Jama Campbell said. “These awards are a testament to the recipients’ hard work and determination, leadership, and strong commitment to helping others in their community. On behalf of SECU Foundation, we offer our congratulations to Edgar Jossue Avina-Sanchez and Sean Michael Head and wish them great success in their academic journey.”

SECU members provide two $5,000 People Helping People Scholarships annually to each of the 58 community colleges in North Carolina through the SECU Foundation scholarship program. To date, over $11 million has been awarded to help the State’s community college students achieve their educational goals.