Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College
http://bristolcc.edu/

College Wide Scholarships

Private Scholarship Applications

Agnes Lindsey Scholarship - Deadline:  September 8, 2008

Dakota Indian Foundation - Deadline August 1 and January 15 

Transfer Scholarships

All USA Academic Team
BCC nominates two students to the All-USA Academic Team for Community, Technical and Junior Colleges. From the nominations received, 20 first, second and third team members will be selected. First Team members will receive a $2,500 cash stipend and will be recognized during the Phi Theta Kappa Presidents' breakfast at the AACC National Conference, and will be featured in USA Today. BCC nominees will be eligible for $500 BCC Foundation scholarships and are eligible for Phi Theta Kappa Internship programs. Candidates should:

  • have a minimum GPA of 3.25
  • be on track to earn an associate’s degree
  • complete 45 college level credits by December 31, 2008 and 53 college-level credits by August 31, 2009
  • have a minimum of 30 college-level credits in the past five years
  • not have been nominated previously for the All-USA Academic Team
  • have a community college record free of suspension, probation, and serious disciplinary action, and must enjoy full rights of citizenship in his/her country (none have been or remain abridged due to criminal conduct)

Click here to download the All-USA Academic Team Preliminary Application. The deadline for submitting the application is October 20, 2008. Submit the application to Beth Vezina in BCC’s Transfer Office (G-208) by October 20, 2008.

Bridgewater State College Transitions Scholarship
Bridgewater State College will award one $1000 scholarships to a BCC student graduating in December 2008. Candidates should:

  • have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2
  • be Massachusetts Residents
  • plan to complete their associate’s degree by December 31, 2008
  • Plan to attend Bridgewater State College in spring 2009
  • File a FAFSA form and be eligible for financial aid

Preference given to students in transfer programs

    Click here to download the BSC Transitions Scholarship application. The deadline for submitting the application is October 20, 2008. Submit the application to Beth Vezina in BCC’s Transfer Office (G-208) by October 20, 2008.

    UMass Amherst  Transfer Scholarship

    UMass Amherst invites students who will graduate from BCC in December 2008 and plan to transfer to UMA in January 2009 to apply for a $2,500 per year scholarship. Candidates for this scholarship must:

    • Be graduating with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 and at least 54 transferable credits
    • Have completed at least 45 credits at a Massachusetts community college
    • Complete the transfer process to UMass Amherst
    • Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
    • Plan to enroll in the Day Division of the University

    Click here to download the UMA Transfer Scholarship Application. Submit the application to Beth Vezina in BCC’s Transfer Office (G-208) by October 20, 2008.

    UMass Lowell Transfer Scholarship
    UMass Lowell is sponsoring a new scholarship ($2500 per year) for community college students. Students are eligible to apply if they meet all of the following conditions:

    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.7 at the time of application
    • Complete at least 45 of the total number of credits for the associate’s degree at a Massachusetts community college
    • Complete the transfer process to UMass Lowell
    • Complete graduation requirements at a Massachusetts community college prior to enrollment at UMass Lowell
    • Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
    • Plan to matriculate as a day student at UMass Lowell

    Click here to download the UML Transfer Scholarship Application. Submit the application to Beth Vezina in BCC’s Transfer Office (G-208) by October 20, 2008.

    New Scholarship for Evening Students – UMD’s Success by Degrees program.
    UMass Dartmouth’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education (UMD/PCE) will award qualified community college graduates a scholarship equal to a 33% tuition waiver for each course taken to complete a bachelor’s degree through UMD/PCE. This amounts to a savings of approximately $183 per three-credit course.

    To qualify for the Success by Degrees program, students must

    • Obtain an associate’s degree from a community college
    •  Graduate from their community college with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
    • Submit a UMD/PCE application within one year of graduating from their community college.
    • Answer "yes" to the question on the application, "Applying for Success by Degrees Program?"
    • NOTE: It is NOT necessary for Success by Degrees applicants to send a high school transcript.

    Once matriculated at UMD/PCE, qualified students will be eligible for the Success by Degrees program for four years as long as they maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 at UMD.

    Available Programs:
    Accounting, BS
    General Business, BS
    History, BA
    Liberal Arts, BA
    Management, BS
    Psychology, BA
    Sociology (General or Criminal Justice options), BS

    Click here for an application. BE SURE TO ANSWER "YES" to the question on the application, "Applying for Success by Degrees Program?" It is NOT necessary for Success by Degree applicants to send a high school transcript.

    Applications are also available in BCC’s Transfer Office (G208). For more information, contact a UMD/PCE Academic Advisor at 508-999-8071.

    The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
    The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awards one of the largest scholarships available to students and recent alumni from community colleges. The award provides for up to $30,000 annually per recipient to help students pursue four-year degrees at any accredited college or university in the United States and abroad. Last year, the Cooke Foundation received nearly 700 nominations for these awards. A student from Bristol Community College received one of the scholarships three years ago.

    Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must be planning to graduate in December 2008, June 2009 or August 2009 and transfer to a four-year college or university in fall 2009. Students must be nominated by their community college.

    BCC can nominate two students. The deadline for submitting applications for consideration by the BCC Transfer Scholarship Committee is October 20, 2008. If you would like more information, please email Ann Ibara at aibara@bristol.mass.edu or call 508-678-2811, ext. 2236. Click here for the preliminary application. Please return to Beth Vezina in BCC’s Transfer Office (G-208) by October 20, 2008.

    Barry Goldwater Scholarship
    The Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7500 per year to students who intend to pursue careers in math, natural science or engineering. Candidates should: 

    • Be full-time, matriculated students graduating in June 2009
    • Have a GPA of at least 3.5
    • Be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or resident aliens

    Please email aibara@bristol.mass.edu , call 508-678-2811, ext. 2236, or stop by the Transfer Office (G208) for more information. The deadline for applications is October 20, 2008.

    Morris K. Udall Scholarship
    This scholarship is awarded to students who have a demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment or to Native American or Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal pubic policy or Native health care. For more information about the scholarship, click here. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, contact Ann Ibara at aibara@bristol.mass.edu or call 508-678-2811, ext. 2236. The deadline for submitting applications to the BCC Transfer Office is February 2, 2009.

    PriceWaterhouseCoopers eXceed Scholarship Program
    For more information on this program for students of color interested in accounting, management information systems and/or computer science, click here.

    Links to Other Merit-Based Scholarships
    Some four-year institutions award scholarships to students based on their academic or other achievements. Click on the links below for more information:
    Bryant University
    Merrimack College
    Rhode Island College
    Roger Williams University
    Salem State College
    Westfield State College
    UMASS Amherst
    UMASS Dartmouth
    UMASS Lowell  

    Other Scholarship Opportunities
    Explore other scholarship opportunities at the following web sites:
    http://www.ptk.org
    http://www.fastweb.com
    http://collegeboard.com
    http://finaid.com

    BCC Foundation Scholarships

    Scholarships funded through the BCC Foundation and Alumni Association range in value from $200 to $2,200. Scholarship application forms are available in mid-March online at the foundation website and at locations throughout the campus, including the Development Office, Financial Aid Office and the library.

    Endowed Fund:  Edward Adaskin Family Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Demonstrated financial need.
    Residency Requirement: Fall River, Swansea, Westport, or Freetown, Massachusetts

    Endowed Fund:  Altrusa Club/Camilla C. Pickering Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Demonstrated community service
    Residency Requirement: Bristol County, Massachusetts

    Endowed Fund:  Argy Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student matriculating in engineering, science, or health science
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Leonard and Ruth Baker Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student enrolled in Business Administration who has completed 24 credits
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  BCC Alumni Association Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: General requirements
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  BCC Foundation Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: General requirements
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  H. M. Booth Theatre Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student with preference given to a theatre major
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Borden Remington Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Top 30% of Class
    Additional Requirements: Preference given to child of Borden Remington employee
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Michael K. Bosi Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: student matriculating in journalism or communications program; preference will be given to a BMC Durfee High School graduate; student must submit letters of recommendation and work samples with application.
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Zelma Braga Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: General requirements
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Gerald M. Brown Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River resident

    Endowed Fund:  Ruth P. Brown Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Full or part-time student matriculating in a business program, Preference given to female student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  BFI Waste Management Systems Scholarship (Browning Ferris Industries)
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Preference to child/grandchild of BFI employee, Must be enrolled in environmental technology program
    Residency Requirement: Fall River, Somerset, Swansea or Westport Massachusetts

    Endowed Fund:  Professor C. John Capone P.E. Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in engineering or environmental technology program with a minimum of 6 credits per semester
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Chef John J. Caressimo Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Second year student matriculating in culinary arts program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  John A. and Eileen F. Carr Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Nursing or elementary education student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Donna Castro, RN Nursing Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Nursing student with preference given to student with prior working experience in the health care field
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Judith R. Chace Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Preference given to employee, spouse, child or grandchild of employee of Chace Company
    Residency Requirement: Tiverton resident or graduate of Tiverton High School

    Endowed Fund:  Citizens-Union Savings Bank Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in business-related program
    Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River area

    Endowed Fund:  Francis J. Colaneri Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in engineering program
    Residency Requirement: Bristol County Massachusetts or Rhode Island

    Endowed Fund:  Pamela Colaneri Dental Hygiene Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: 2nd year student matriculating in the Dental Hygiene Program who demonstrates academic merit and financial need
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Christopher M. Cordeiro Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Michael T. Davis Memorial Journalism Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA of 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 2nd year student matriculating in a communications major with the intent to pursue a career in journalism
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Dr. and Mrs. Paul P. Dunn Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in health science program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Johanna Duponte Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 2.75
    Additional Requirements: 2nd year student matriculating in the OTA Program who demonstrates professionalism, collegiality and commitment to the OTA profession.
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Fall River Country Club Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Preference given to employees of Fall River Country Club then students matriculating in the culinary arts program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Fall River Opportunity Fund Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Fall River resident

    Endowed Fund:  J. B. Fernandes Trust I Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Portuguese-American student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Paul Fletcher Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in art/humanities field taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  John G. Fonseca Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.5
    Additional Requirements: Non-traditional student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Kevin J. Garganta Human Services Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 2.5
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in Human Service Program who has completed a minimum of 30 credits and has demonstrated financial need
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Globe Manufacturing Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River resident

    Endowed Fund:  Max and Edith Gold Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Fall River resident

    Endowed Fund:  Harry Gottlieb Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in accounting or business
    Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River resident

    Endowed Fund:  Nick Grossi Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Student entering the 2nd year of the culinary arts program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Officer Thomas J. Guinta Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Preference given to child or grandchild of active or retired Fall River police officer. If no qualified applicants, then open to a student in the criminal justice program.
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Bruce O. and Virginia I. Hawes Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: General requirements
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Lincoln T. Hawes Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: General requirements
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Hebrew Ladies Helping Hand Society Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Fulltime student enrolled at BCC who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
    Residency Requirement: Preference given to Jewish student and 2nd preference to student from Greater Fall River.

    Endowed Fund:  Anne P. Hindle Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in an allied health program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Dr. Rachel V. Holland Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Minority student with a financial or educational background that puts them at a disadvantage. Student should exhibit a dedication to utilizing his/her education in helping others in the community
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Jack P. Hudnall Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Second year student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Ernest Israel Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student who graduated from Durfee High School in the last five years. Letter of recommendation from teacher/friend required.
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Edwin A. Jaffe Women In Technology Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student must have successfully completed the Women In Technology program and be enrolled in a career pathway at BCC
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Joseph and Jeanette Koppelman Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Top 30% of Class
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Virginia and Harold Lash Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  William List Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Fall River, Somerset, Westport, or Freetown Massachusetts

    Endowed Fund:  Marie B. Maalouf Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Alfred J. and Marie B. Macomber Music Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student with a interest in music
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  George and Doris Magnan Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in Fire Science Technology who has complete at least 12 general education credits and at least 12 fire science credits
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Basil and Theresa Maravelas Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Scholastic ability and academic potential
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in the natural sciences
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Senator William and Marjorie MacLean Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student with an interest in public service and/or leadership
    Residency Requirement: Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford or Rochester Massachusetts

    Endowed Fund:  J. Robert Mello Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Student who has demonstrated outstanding ability and talent in the arts program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Loree Moglia Mullen Memorial Dental Hygiene Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Student in the first year of the dental hygiene program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  NationsHeritage Federal Credit Union Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Student studying predominately in the Attleboro Center
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Evelyn Pacheco Nursing Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Luis Rodriguez Pavao Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Pierce Foundation Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Richard and Doris Quirk Nursing Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.5
    Additional Requirements: 2nd year nursing student
    Residency Requirement: Dartmouth, New Bedford or Fairhaven Massachusetts

    Endowed Fund:  Rappaccini's Retort Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in liberal arts, literature, or philosophy
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Rhode Island Society of Governmental Accountants and Auditors Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in business administration with an accounting option
    Residency Requirement: Preference given to Rhode Island residents with additional preference to child/grandchild of RISOGAA members

    Endowed Fund:  Ella A. Rodgers Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Resident of Greater Fall River

    Endowed Fund:  Lucy Rose Memorial Nursing Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0 and demonstrated clinical competence
    Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: Preference to Fall River, Massachusetts or Tiverton, Rhode Island resident

    Endowed Fund:  Dr. August Ryer Memorial Nursing Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Accademic promise and financial need
    Additional Requirements: Student entering the second year of the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Mary Lou Hallal Sabra Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  2.5 GPA or above
    Additional Requirements: Recipient of a G.E.D.
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Philip and Evelyn Sacknoff Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Demonstrates academic promise
    Additional Requirements: Preference given to student matriculating in health sciences or computer science
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Edward Terral Smith Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.5
    Additional Requirements: Graduating transfer student with 75% of credits completed at BCC who must attend the graduation ceremony
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Reverend Dr. Lex King Souter Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in liberal arts and humanities
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Foundation  Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in accounting, business, or business transfer
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Sally Sweeney Memorial Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit: 
    Additional Requirements: Full or part time student with financial need.
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Truesdale Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0 and demonstrated clinical competence
    Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Union Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0 and demonstrated clinical competence
    Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Elizabeth A. and Sumner James Waring Jr. Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Full-time student
    Residency Requirement: 

    Endowed Fund:  Watuppa Foundation Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: 
    Residency Requirement: Resident of Fall River, Swansea, Somerset, Westport, Freetown, Assonet

    Endowed Fund:  Betty M. Welch Scholarship
    Scholastic Merit:  Minimum GPA 3.0
    Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in business administration with accounting option
    Residency Requirement: 

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