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Here are the instructions and the application for the Jerry L. Adams scholarship “Keep your eyes on the prize”. 

Up to four continuing BCC students will be selected for $500 awards and up to two graduating students who are planning to be enrolled at a four-year college or university in fall 2010 will be selected for $2,000 awards each.   If you know of any eligible students, please provide them with a copy of these instructions and application.  Please have them return the completed application to me in Room 261 in the counseling office.

Here is the criteria:

• Student must be currently enrolled in at least six (6) semester units at BCC – however, graduating students may have completed their course-work in the previous fall term.
• Student must have completed a minimum of 12 units at BCC.  Semester units completed must include either MATH 48 UW, MATCH 248, 250, 251, 253 or an equivalent course with a final grade earned of “C” or better within the Peralta district.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
• Be pursuing an AA/AS degree or certificate of completion.
• Demonstrate financial need.  Applicants must have completed the 2009-10 FAFSA in advance.
• Provide two letters of recommendation.
• Write an essay of 500 words or less stating academic and career goals, outstanding achievement, obstacles they have overcome, include community service and/or personal triumphs.

The application deadline is April 30, 2010.

The scholarships in Health Care are being offered by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center by organizing the Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship.

Sister Mary Grace was a Moderator of the Leagues of Mercy for many years and encouraged individuals to pursue service to the sick. The scholarships in her memory, which in the past have ranged from $500 to $2,000, are awarded on a one-time basis to worthy students in financial need who are studying for a career in healthcare.

The applications must be submitted until April 30, 2010. For more information about Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship and to get an application is by call the League office at (516) 705-1833

The Peralta Community College District’s Chancellor’s Trophy Award is a district-wide award designed to recognize and honor outstanding second-year graduating students whose scholarship, sense of civic responsibility, and leadership give most promise of future success and service to community.

Developed by the Peralta Board of Trustees and Chancellor Thomas W. Fryer, Jr., this program invites participation from every segment on each of the Peralta campuses.  Reflecting the Board’s continued interest in recognizing outstanding student contributions to the distinguished character of the District, this award is designed to be issued to that student most exemplifying what community college education is all about.

All Peralta students meeting minimum eligibility requirements can be considered for this award.  The eligibility requirements and criteria for this award are attached. The selection process begins at the individual college where campus scholarship committees select the finalists to be forwarded to the Chancellor’s Office for consideration.

The finalists are screened by a committee composed of the Chancellor and two members of the Board of Trustees.  The district-wide winner receives an award of $2,500.  The other three college winners receive $1,000.  There are two perpetual trophies which list the name of the winner – one trophy is housed in the college from which the recipient comes for that year and the other is in the Chancellor’s Office.

Click here for a link to the application.