Deadline for Foundation scholarships February 19

Big Bend Community College Foundation scholarship applications for 2016-17 are available now on the college’s website at http://www.bigbend.edu/information-center/foundation/scholarships.

Students must apply online. They can apply for the Foundation’s many scholarships using a single online application form.

The deadline for receiving completed applications by the Financial Aid Office is February 19, 2016. Only completed applications submitted by that date will be considered.

The BBCC Foundation awards approximately $130,000 in scholarships to 120 students in an academic year.

Many of the Foundation’s scholarships are “open, or general,” meaning all potential and current students are welcome to apply. There are specific Foundation scholarships for students in nursing, aviation, education, agriculture, math/science, and most professional/technical programs.

The Foundation has scholarship opportunities for 2016 high school graduates, professional/technical, transfer, returning and part-time students.

Applicants need to check for opportunities related to their educational goals and apply for awards based on criteria provided for each scholarship.

Students need two current letters of recommendation and a copy of high school/college transcripts to apply for BBCC Foundation Scholarships.

Contact the BBCC Financial Aid Office at 793-2452 or the Foundation Office at 793-2006 for more information.