Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

SALISBURY — Two students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College have received the State Employees’ Credit Union “People Helping People” scholarship.

The SECU Foundation provides two $5,000 scholarships annually to each of the 58 North Carolina community colleges.

Recipients are selected by each college’s scholarship committee. Selections are based on a student’s embodiment of the credit union’s “People Helping People” philosophy demonstrated through leadership, good character, integrity and community involvement, along with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

The RCCC students who will receive the scholarships are Wyatt Ledoux and Lee Sharum.

Sharum, of Rowan County, is pursuing an associate in applied science degree in criminal justice.

“I hope to use this degree to enter some form of law enforcement after I graduate. I’ve always enjoyed helping people and watching them grow and better themselves,” said Sharum. “The scholarship will help me greatly in achieving my goals.”

Ledoux, of Cabarrus County, is pursuing an associate in science degree, with the goal of transferring to a four-year college.

“This scholarship will definitely help me reach these goals, along with being a continual encouragement to do my best, knowing there are others who believe in me,” said Ledoux.

Recipients can use the scholarship money for tuition, books, fees, course supplies and transportation.

“Thank you to the State Employees’ Credit Union for their commitment to Rowan-Cabarrus and our students,” said Carl M. Short, chairman of the Rowan-Cabarrus board of trustees. “The price of education continues to climb across the country, and I am pleased that the State Employees’ Credit Union is committed to helping students achieve their goals.”

For more information about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, visit www.rccc.edu or call 704-216-7222.