SECU Foundation, funded solely by State Employees’ Credit Union’s membership, has presented a $10,000 four-year college scholarship to Pamela Mendoza, a senior at Knightdale High School. She is the daughter of Phoebe Mendoza. This scholarship was awarded for study at East Carolina University.

The scholarship was given based on SECU’s philosophy of “People Helping People,” recognizing the recipient’s community involvement, leadership skills, character and integrity, as well as scholastic achievement of maintaining a 2.5 or higher grade point average, a news release said. The scholarship will be used for tuition and university approved educational expenses over eight consecutive semesters. 

State Employees’ Credit Union’s local advisory board member Dr. Mary Wayne Watson said the scholarship is a reflection of credit union members’ support for young people.

“SECU members have a deep commitment to education in North Carolina and to making a difference in the lives of our youth. The ‘People Helping People’ scholarship program embodies this commitment, and it is with great pleasure that collectively we — the credit union membership — can continue to help so many of our state’s students further their education in North Carolina’s University System. On behalf of the SECU Foundation.”