🙧 Qualifying Criteria 🙥

Purpose of the Scholarship

The Bethune-Bronson Scholarship Foundation focuses on young people and education. The objective of this scholarship fund is to award deserving Bethune-Cookman University students’ financial resources to help with educational expenses – books, tuition etc. Those who meet specific criteria will be considered for a scholarship. 

General Eligibility

To be eligible for this Scholarship a student must:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better (on a 4.0 scale); unweighted.

  • Have a financial need.

  • Be enrolled in at least 9 hours. Students actively enrolled must have completed the previous semester.

  • Document demonstrated leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities in a written essay.

  • Document financial need in a written essay.

  • Entering freshman must provide an official acceptance letter with an authorized official signature.

  • Students already enrolled must submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official’s signature.

  • Submit a signed application (original signature only).

  • Submit a recent photograph. Applicants’ signature will give consent for photograph or likeness to be used in promotional materials.

  • Parent Signature unless 18 years or older.

Who Should Apply ???

The BBSF Scholarship is available to entering BCU freshman and students currently enrolled. Deadline for Application is four (4) weeks prior to the next semester. Upon approval the scholarship award will be distributed within 30 days. If the recipient cannot attend the award ceremony, a relative or representative must be presented to accept the award.

Application can be mailed or e-mailed to:

WayneSnyder3033@gmail.com

🙧 Needs Based Scholarship Criteria 🙥

Introduction

Need-based scholarships will be awarded primarily based on a student's financial situation rather than academic or extracurricular achievements. Here are the key criteria that will determine eligibility: 

• Financial Need

The most crucial factor. Institutions assess financial need using forms like the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the CSS Profile, which evaluate family income, assets, and other financial factors.

• Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

A lower EFC means higher demonstrated financial need, increasing eligibility for need-based aid.

• Enrollment Status

Students are required to be enrolled at least half-time at BCU.

• Academic Standing

While financial need is the primary criterion, maintaining satisfactory academic progress (such as a minimum GPA of 2.7) is required.

• Citizenship

The need-based scholarships are available to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens attending Bethune-Cookman University.

• Special Circumstances

Factors like family size, number of siblings in college, and unique financial situations will also determine eligibility.