Published 10:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By First Commerce Credit Union
First Commerce Credit Union recently donated $5,000 for scholarships at Southern Regional Technical College.
For nearly 85 years, FCCU has worked to empower generations of people to enhance their financial well-being. By offering best-in-class financial products and services, free financial education and scholarship programs, FCCU helps to transform the communities it serves.
This gift of $5,000 will serve SRTC students in two ways. A total of $2,500 will go towards the FCCU Scholarship established in 2023 to benefit students who live in FCCU’s service area, which includes Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Decatur, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Mitchell, Thomas, Tift, and Worth counties. Students majoring in SRTC’s School of Business, School of Industrial Technology and School of Professional Services programs, and who also meet the residency requirement, are eligible to apply for a $250 scholarship. Four $250 scholarships will be awarded for the fall and spring semesters, and two $250 scholarships will be awarded for the summer semester.
The remaining $2,500 will go towards assisting students who are working to achieve their High School Equivalency at SRTC. In 2024, the SRTC Foundation awarded more than $15,000 to students to help cover the cost of the GED test. The GED test consists of four sections, each costing $46.
It is through community partners such as FCCU that the SRTC Foundation is able to assist these students and, in turn, strengthen the workforce in the communities we serve.
“We are proud to partner with Southern Regional Technical College to help support students in our area who want to advance their education in order to pursue a successful career,” said First Commerce Chief Executive Officer Cecilia Homison. “The SRTC scholarship program is a wonderful way for First Commerce to empower generations of local students to create a path toward long-term financial well-being.”
The foundation’s first priority is to provide support that enhances student learning.
“We are truly grateful to First Commerce Credit Union for their $5,000 donation to student scholarships at Southern Regional Technical College,” SRTC Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Christina Reneau said. “Their support shows a strong commitment to education and community growth. With this contribution, we’re helping students overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic goals. Thank you, First Commerce Credit Union, for making a meaningful difference in our students’ lives. We look forward to a continued partnership.”
For information on scholarships, how to give and how to apply, visit the foundation’s website at southernregional.edu/scholarships or contact Christina Reneau at creneau@southernregional.edu.
Spring semester begins January 13.
