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SECU MD Foundation scholarship winners announced

Credit union foundation supports Maryland students in transition from community college to four-year universities

BALTIMORE, MD (July 24, 2025) |

The SECU MD Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding $10,000 each to twelve exceptional Maryland community college students. These scholarships are specifically designed to support students transitioning to a four-year institution within the University System of Maryland (USM). Since its inception, the SECU MD Foundation has demonstrated a strong commitment to empowering Maryland students, distributing over $1.1 million in scholarships to date.

“We are incredibly proud to continue our tradition of investing in future leaders and innovators of Maryland,” said Charlotte Owsianny, Executive Director, SECU MD Foundation. “With over $1.1 million in scholarships distributed since the start of this program, we take tremendous pride in being able to support students on their path to success, ensuring they have the financial resources and support needed to thrive as they continue their education.”    

The 2025 cohort of winners represents a diverse group of academic pursuits and geographic locations. Awardees have completed coursework at six different community colleges and will enroll in five different USM colleges for the 2025-2026 year. They plan to study a wide range of disciplines, including health informatics and IT, accounting, cybersecurity technology, fire protection engineering, elementary and special education, and exercise science. 

The 2025 SECU MD Foundation scholarship recipients are:      

  • Shaniqua Smith

  • Natalie Webster

  • Emma Burke

  • Sayakoyoshie Koga

  • Aminata Bangura

  • Jodelle Laury Nembot Kongne

  • Tina Tinelli

  • Pratim Raiker

  • Alton Godley Jr.

  • Ana Hogsten

  • Breanna Browning

  • Josephine Camara

Recipients joined SECU and the SECU MD Foundation for an in-person celebration of their achievements on July 22, 2025. For more information about the SECU MD Foundation and its year-round efforts to support the educational, financial and holistic wellness of Marylanders at every age and every stage of life, visit https://www.secumdfoundation.org/.

SECU MD Foundation

The SECU MD Foundation’s mission is to create stronger Maryland communities by empowering individuals to achieve personal and financial wellness. Founded by SECU in May 2017 to help grow philanthropic initiatives and build resources, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) inspired by the Credit Union philosophy of people helping people. SECU MD Foundation relies on the contributions of members and Marylanders alike to continue and expand programs and initiatives. For more information, visit www.secumdfoundation.org.

SECU

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members and federally insured by the National  Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SECU has been providing employees of the state of North  Carolina and their families with consumer financial services for 88 years. SECU is the second largest  credit union in the United States, with over $59 billion in assets. It serves more than 2.9 million  members through 275 branch offices, 1,100 ATMs, Member Services Support via phone,  www.ncsecu.org, and the SECU Mobile App. Learn more at www.ncsecu.org.

Contact

Natalie Singleton, Collins + Co.
SECU@collins-company.com
443-896-8632

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