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Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship Application

Scholarships available through the Bishop State Community College Foundation are awarded on a

semester basis. To be considered for a Bishop State Community College Foundation scholarship award,

applicants must have completed one year at Bishop State Community College or any other accredited

institution and must be enrolled at Bishop State Community College. Complete and submit the following

materials in their entirety to

shunt@bishop.edu.

Application Deadline: January 5, 2021

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must submit the following:

a. Students who have attended Bishop State Community College or any other college must

submit a college transcript reflecting at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) unless identified

otherwise. Applications with lower GPA will not be considered. Some scholarships may require

a higher minimum GPA. Please read all requirements before applying.

2. Must submit the following:

a. The student must complete FAFSA form online at

www.fafsa.gov with Bishop State

Community College school code 001030. *If FAFSA form is not submitted to Bishop State

Community College Financial Aid by the application deadline, the application packet is not

complete.

b. Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship Application form

It is the responsibility of the student to submit all items listed in #1 and #2 for consideration.

The Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship Committee makes scholarship award

decisions only. Funds are paid directly to the College on behalf of the student. Questions regarding

Foundation Scholarships should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 251-405-7015.

Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship Requirements:

A Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship recipient will agree to participate in the

following:

If awarded a scholarship, recipients will receive an email notification award and must

respond to the email and sign an agreement before the funds are released. The Foundation

must receive your acceptance email response no later than the specified date, or the

scholarship funds will be forfeited.

2. Bishop State Community College Foundation Photo Shoot: Picture with an article about

scholarship recipient to be used in Bishop State Community College Foundation

communications to promote its activities including but not limited to website, media

releases announcing the Foundation scholarship recipients with potential donors and

the public.

3. Bishop State Community College Foundation Video Shoot Short video clips of scholarship

recipients' testimonials highlighting scholarship benefits. Videos may be linked to the

Foundation website and social media and could be shown at events to promote the

mission of the Bishop State Community College Foundation.

4. Bishop State Community College Foundation Event Attendance: The Foundation events are

used to raise scholarship funds and awareness about the College. Scholarship recipients

must attend the scholarship recognition program.

If these requirements are not satisfied, the Foundation reserves the right to

revoke scholarship funds for future semesters.

The student must not fail a class during the semester. If the student does not complete the semester,

withdraws, or fails a course during the semester that the scholarship is received, they will be ineligible

for future consideration. If there are extenuating circumstances, the student may write a letter to the

Foundation Scholarship Committee, providing all documentation needed for consideration. The

requests must be submitted through the Financial Aid office. The student will receive notification of a

decision by mail.

I, _________________________________________, affirm that I plan to attend Bishop State

Community College as defined in my application.

I give permission to officials of Bishop State to release transcripts of my academic record and other

information requested for consideration by the Bishop State Community College Foundation. I

understand that applicants will only be considered if a completed application packet is submitted and

the applicant agrees to the terms of the Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship

requirements.

I further affirm that I have no relationship with members of the Bishop State Community College

Foundation's Board of Directors. If I have a personal relationship with a member of the Bishop State

Community College Foundation Board of Directors, I will attach a statement explaining the relationship

so that the Scholarship Committee is aware of the relationship. A list of Bishop State Community

College Foundation Board members may be found on the Bishop State Community College website at

www.bishop.edu/about-us/foundation-board/

You must state whether you are or are not related to any Bishop State Community College

employees(s). No_______ I am not related to any of the Bishop State Community College employees.

Yes______ I am related to one or more Bishop State Community College employees.

If so, state the relationship to the Bishop State Community College employee(s)

__________________________________________

Date: _____________________ Signature: ________________________________________________

Bishop State Community College Foundation Scholarship Application

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First Name and Middle Initial: _______________________________________________

Last Name: _______________________________________________________________

Permanent Residence

Number, Street, and Apartment Number

(City)

(State)

(Zip Code)

Home telephone (

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Email address:

Date of birth:

Age:

Bishop State Student ID number:

(Check one) I am a

☐ U.S. Citizen

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U.S. National

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Resident alien expecting citizenship by

Current cumulative GPA:

Your undergraduate major(s):

Expected date to receive associate degree:

Degree you will receive:

List the secondary school and all higher education institutions attended. Include summer, study-abroad,

exchange programs (up to five).

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School Location Dates Attended

List any College sponsored and community based activities or volunteer work that you have taken

part in since you attended high school.

List other scholarship or funding resources available to you.

Describe why you are seeking help from the Foundation. Explain how you will fund your education if the

Foundation is unable to assist you at this time. Include a statement establishing your family's total

income.

Misuse of Funds

If a recipient misuses or attempts to misuse scholarship funds, the Foundation will require that the

funds be returned to the Foundation by the recipient. If the recipient fails to return scholarship funds to

the Foundation, future applications will not be considered, and any current awards approved for the

recipient will be withheld.

If you have any questions, contact the Bishop State Foundation at shunt@bishop.edu or call 251-405-

7043.

Please specify the scholarship(s) you would like to submit for consideration.

Available Scholarships

1. Alabama Trucking Association Diesel Technology Scholarship - The scholarship is funded by the

Alabama Trucking Association in the amount of $1500 per semester. The scholarship will be

available to a student enrolled in the diesel technology program and have a minimum of

2.75/4.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). This scholarship can cover the following

expenses: Tuition, fees, books, and supplies. The recipient must have completed one semester

in the diesel technology program and demonstrate they are economically disadvantaged. The

recipient must submit an essay explaining their need for scholarship assistance and why they

have chosen their career field. If all requirements continue to be met, the sponsorship will be

renewable for the second semester.

2. American Gas Scholarship - Technical sponsorships are awarded to current Bishop State

students enrolled in the following programs: Welding, HVAC Technology Mechanical Systems,

and Engineering Technologies. The selected student is awarded $3,000.00 towards tuition and

fees per year. If all requirements continue to be met, the sponsorship will be renewable for a

second academic year. The recipient must be enrolled as a full or part-time student in good

standing with a minimum 2.8 grade point average in an approved field of study and have

completed at least one semester at Bishop State in a two (2) year degree or certificate program.

3. Bishop State Community College Foundation Book Scholarship - A scholarship in the amount of

$500 will be awarded to the successful candidate and may be used to purchase books and

supplies.

4. Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Professions Scholarship Fund – A scholarship will be awarded to a

successful candidate in the health professions division.

5. Dr. Sykes Book Scholarship - A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to the

successful candidate and must be used to purchase books and supplies.

6. Learning Assistance Center Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund –- This scholarship is funded

in the amount of $500. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who exemplifies academic

excellence, have a minimum of 2.5/4.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), submit a 500-

word essay, and provide 2 letter of recommendations. The scholarship may only be used

towards tuition and/or books.

Essay Topics:

1) Describe your reason for financial hardship?

2) How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals at Bishop State?

3) How /Why the Learning Assistance Center has been pivotal in your Bishop State

education?

The essay should be typed, double-spaced. Font must be no smaller than 12 pt. Times New

Roman.

7. Lexus/Boys and Girls Club Scholarship - Lexus of Mobile and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South

Alabama are offering a Workforce Development Studies Scholarship, in the amount of

$2,000.00, to a graduating high school senior and member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South

Alabama, entering Bishop State Community College for the upcoming Spring semester.

 If enrolling in an Associate degree program, in Occupational Technologies: be on track

to graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher;

 If enrolling in a certificate granting program: be on track to graduate from high school

with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher;

 Plan on acquiring a degree or certificate in one of the following programs: Computer

Information Systems, Culinary, Welding Technology, Automotive Body Technology; Civil

Engineering Technology; Diesel Technology; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical Technology; Electronics

Engineering Technology; Machine Tool Technology; Process & Maintenance Technology;

plumbing;

 Submit a 200-word typed essay addressing how entering one of the fields of study

listed above will contribute to the applicant’s immediate and long-range career plans.

 Submit a letter of recommendation from one of the following: the applicant’s high

school principal, assistant principal, school counselor or advisor;

 Must be a Club Alumni and submit a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s

Boys& Girls Club Unit Director

 Submit an official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript.

 Submit a black & white or color photo, not smaller than 2”x3”.

8. Monica Beasley Graphics Communication Scholarship - This scholarship funded by Monica J.

Beasley in the amount of $250. This scholarship will be available to a student in Graphic

Communications. This scholarship will be dispersed to students who meet the following

qualifications: Enrolled in Graphic Communications, have a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 cumulative

grade point average (GPA) and is a member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). This

scholarship is non-renewable for recipients. Recipients are only eligible to receive this

scholarship once.

9. Ray Cohn Memorial Scholarship Fund- The scholarship is funded by the Mobile West Rotary

Club in the amount of $2500 for a student enrolled in a health science or career-technical

program. The student must write a personal statement to describe their career aspirations and

financial need. The student receiving the scholarship must attend the West Rotary Club

Recognition Presentation.

10. Shanette C. Tice-Beck Graphic Communication – The scholarship is funded by Eric B. Beck in the

amount of $250. This scholarship will be available to a student in Graphic Communications. This

scholarship will be dispersed to students who meet the following qualifications: Enrolled in

Graphic Communications, Have a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA),

and is a member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). This scholarship is non-

renewable for recipients. Recipients are only eligible to receive this scholarship once.

11. Wal-Mart Distribution Center # 7067 First Generation Scholarship – The scholarship is funded

by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7067 to award students who are first in their family to

attend college. Two (2) scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded and can be used for

tuition, books, and supplies.

12. Wal-Mart Store #5744 Book Scholarship – The scholarship is funded the Wal-Mart Store #5744

to award a book scholarship in the amount of $500. The scholarship will cover books and

supplies.

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