Scholarships available for students in short-term training programs at BCCC | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    The scholarships are intended to remove financial barriers for students seeking to gain new or upgrade current job-related skills.

    Annually, the program provides 580 scholarships statewide to all 58 community colleges.

    "The Division of Continuing Education is delighted to announce the availability of these scholarships," said Chet Jarman, Vice President of Continuing Education at BCCC. "Providing short-term opportunities for individuals to upgrade their job skills is an important mission of the college. I thank the State Employees Credit Union for these scholarships, which will relieve some of the financial burdens for our residents who need that training."

    Ten scholarships at $750 each will be provided during the 2013-2014 academic year to students enrolled in short-term training programs through BCCC's Division of Continuing Education. The scholarships are intended to help cover the cost of registration fees, books, certification fees and course supplies.
Student Government Association officers for the 2013-2014 Academic Year are pictured above. They are, front row, left to right, Vice President Christopher Lynch, President Trina Cobb, Secretary Montana Selby, Special Populations Chairman Kristen Baker; back row, left to right, SGA Advisor Theresa Edwards, Treasurer LaLether Shepard, Parliamentarian Jordan Pooser and Historian Jackson Lancaster: Above. SGA President Trina Cobb: Below.
    The deadline to apply for a scholarship for the Fall Semester 2013 is Sept. 16, 2013.

    To be considered for a scholarship from BCCC, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

   · A U.S. citizen and a North Carolina resident living in the college service area of Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell or Washington counties, and
    · Un- or underemployed, or
    · A member of the N.C. National Guard or a military veteran or the spouse of a military veteran, and
    · Enrolled in a short-term training program that leads to a state-regulated or industry-recognized credential offered through the Division of Continuing Education, and
    · Not be a director, employee or family member of an employee of the State Employees Credit Union or SECU Foundation.

    Short-term training classes that would qualify for these scholarships include Nurse Aide I and II courses, Therapeutic Massage, Health Unit Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician and Truck Driver Training programs, among others.

    For more information about the scholarships, contact SECU Scholarship Program Coordinator Sue Gurley by telephone at (252) 940-6263 or by email at sueg@beaufortccc.edu.


    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.