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Foundation Scholarships

  


The Foundation awards many types of scholarships through the charitable gifts of individuals, corporations and other Foundations. 


General Criteria:

  • 2.5 Cumulative GPA
  • Must file for Financial Aid and demonstrate Financial need
  • Must be a full time or part time student

Please download an application and submit to your campus Student Financial Services:




First Generation in College

* First generation in college /general criteria:

 An individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree or an individual who resided with and received support from one parent only, who did not complete a baccalaureate degree
 Must be a Florida resident
• Must be a degree seeking student
 Minimum enrollment of 6 credit hours for part-time; 12 credits for full-time
 Must be enrolled for the term for which he/she is seeking the scholarship
• Must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

 



Helios Education Foundation:

• First Generation general criteria *
• Must be seeking an degree in education with intent to become a teacher in Florida
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 

 

Please complete and submit the Scholarship Application to the Scholarship Department through the campus Student Financial Services Office. Please indicate the name of the scholarship you are applying for on the application.

 



Alma Foundation/Nick’s Kids Fund:

• Selection determined by Title V representative
• First Generation minimum criteria*
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be an education major
• Good academic standing

Please contact the individuals below for information and an application:

 

Jennie d'Anjou , Central Campus 954-201-6641, jdanjou@broward.edu

Monserrat Quintero, South Campus 954-201-8109, mquinter@broward.edu

 



AutoNation First Generation in College Scholarship:

• Selection determined by Automotive Department
• Award amounts are determined by the Automotive Department
• First Generation general criteria*
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 
• Must be an automotive technology major

 

Please contact the individual below for information and an application:

 

Daniel Jones , Automotive Program Manager, 954-201-8621, djones1@broward.edu

 



Ed Morse Automotive Group First Generation in College Scholarship:

• Selection determined by Automotive Department
• Award amounts are determined by the Automotive Department
• First Generation general criteria*
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be an automotive technology major

 

Please contact the individual below for information and an application:

 

Daniel Jones, Automotive Program Manager, 954-201-8621, djones1@broward.edu

 



Gertrude E. Skelly Memorial First Generation in College Nursing Scholarship:

• First Generation general criteria*
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a nursing major

 

Please contact the individuals below for information and an application:

 

Leona Bowen, Lead Advisor Central Campus Student Financial Services, 954-201-6376,  lbowen@broward.edu

Dona Seoane, Lead Advisor South Campus Student Financial Services, 954-201-8882, dseoane@broward.edu

Celeste Huntley, Lead Advisor North Campus Student Financial Services, 954-201-2493, chuntley@broward.edu 

 



Lillian S. Wells Foundation First Generation in College Hospitality Scholarship:

• First Generation general criteria*
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a hospitality major:
                    Hospitality Administration
                    Hospitality and Tourism Management
                    Travel and Tourism Industry Management
                    Restaurant Management

 

Please complete and submit the Scholarship Application to the Scholarship Department through the campus Student Financial Services Office. Please indicate the name of the scholarship you are applying for on the application. 






NSU Transfer Scholarship

 

 

This competitive scholarship opportunity is available to BCC students who have successfully graduated with an Associate degree and plan to transfer to Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Preference will be given to students who have a 3.5 GPA and are members of the Honors Institute, Phi Theta Kappa and the National Scholastic Honors Society. Eligible Bright Futures students and students who are majoring in nursing, education and other critical shortage areas as determined by the state of Florida will also be considered.

 

In order to be eligible, students must:

    • Apply for federal, state and other student financial aid after January 1, 2008 by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with NSU’s school code (001509) and apply for the Florida Resident Access Grant (application provided by NSU).
    • Students must have unmet need for tuition as determined by NSU’s Financial Aid office after applying for federal, state and other student financial aid following NSU’s requirements.
    • Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on a Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).
    • Successfully completed an Associates degree with a 3.5 cumulative GPA at BCC
    • Be a Florida resident.
    • Be a U. S citizen or eligible non-citizen.
    • Have applied for and been accepted as a first time student to an eligible bachelors degree program at NSU as a full time student.


Priority Deadline: April 15, 2008

Applications will be accepted until July 1st.  However, meeting the priority deadline ensures first consideration for the NSU Transfer Scholarship.


Contact: Sharlene Funchess

Student Financial Services-Scholarship Department

225 E Las Olas Blvd, Bldg 31, R132

Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301

Tel: (954) 201-7620

mailto:sfunches@broward.edu




Hundred Club Endowed Scholarship

 

Part-time Students

Full-Time Students

GPA-2.5


Must have applied for Financial Aid

Students, must be a dependent, spouse, or child of a current, deceased or disabled Broward County Law Enforcement officer, fire fighter or peace officer.

Students must be prepared to submit documentation with their application (E.g.: proof of employment for a parent etc)




Marti Huizenga Family Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria


Must have been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County
2.5 GPA
Full or Part time student


What you will need to turn in


2007-2008 Scholarship application

Letter from Boys and Girls club verifying that you where a member.


Contact: Helene Previl (Student Financial Services) at mailto:hprevil@broward.edu  or 954-201-7382 for further information.


   

The G.W. "Bill" McCall Journalism Scholarship


The G.W. "Bill" McCall Journalism Scholarship is an annual scholarship designed to help defray the cost of tuition books and supplies for students.

 

Eligibility:

   
       Be a Sophomore with at least 25 credits and a minimum 2.5 GPA
       Must be majoring in Print Journalism Media, Broadcast or Public Relations.
       
Although it is not required, we recommend that students complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

In order to apply for the scholarship, the applicant must submit the following:

    
        A BCC Scholarship Application (please see below)

        A McCall Journalism Scholarship Application (please contact Jennifer Shapiro for the application)

        Evidence of term enrollment

        Academic transcript

        Three letters of recommendation from individuals (not relatives) who can attest to your academic ability

        A portfolio of your journalism achievement

        A personal biographical sketch with details of your career goals

 

Please send required documents to Jennifer Shapiro. You can also e-mail her at jshapiro@broward.edu with any questions and or to obtain McCall Journalism Scholarship Application.

 

 

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