BCC Foundation Scholarships

Endowed Fund: Edward Adaskin Family Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Demonstrated financial need.
Residency Requirement: Fall River, Swansea, Westport, or Freetown, Massachusetts

Endowed Fund: Altrusa Club/Camilla C. Pickering Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Demonstrated community service
Residency Requirement: Bristol County, Massachusetts

Endowed Fund: Argy Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Full-time student matriculating in engineering, science, or health science
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Endowed Fund: Leonard and Ruth Baker Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Full-time student enrolled in Business Administration who has completed 24 credits
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Endowed Fund: BCC Alumni Association Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: General requirements
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Endowed Fund: BCC Foundation Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: General requirements
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Endowed Fund: H. M. Booth Theatre Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Full-time student with preference given to a theatre major
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Endowed Fund: Borden Remington Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Top 30% of Class
Additional Requirements: Preference given to child of Borden Remington employee
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Endowed Fund: Michael K. Bosi Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: student matriculating in journalism or communications program; preference will be given to a BMC Durfee High School graduate; student must submit letters of recommendation and work samples with application.
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Endowed Fund: Zelma Braga Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: General requirements
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Endowed Fund: Gerald M. Brown Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements:
Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River resident

Endowed Fund: Ruth P. Brown Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Full or part-time student matriculating in a business program, Preference given to female student
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Endowed Fund: BFI Waste Management Systems Scholarship (Browning Ferris Industries)
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Preference to child/grandchild of BFI employee, Must be enrolled in environmental technology program
Residency Requirement: Fall River, Somerset, Swansea or Westport Massachusetts

Endowed Fund: Professor C. John Capone P.E. Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in engineering or environmental technology program with a minimum of 6 credits per semester
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Endowed Fund: Chef John J. Caressimo Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Second year student matriculating in culinary arts program
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Endowed Fund: John A. and Eileen F. Carr Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Nursing or elementary education student
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Endowed Fund: Donna Castro, RN Nursing Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Nursing student with preference given to student with prior working experience in the health care field
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Endowed Fund: Judith R. Chace Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Preference given to employee, spouse, child or grandchild of employee of Chace Company
Residency Requirement: Tiverton resident or graduate of Tiverton High School

Endowed Fund: Citizens-Union Savings Bank Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in business-related program
Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River area

Endowed Fund: Francis J. Colaneri Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in engineering program
Residency Requirement: Bristol County Massachusetts or Rhode Island

Endowed Fund: Pamela Colaneri Dental Hygiene Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: 2nd year student matriculating in the Dental Hygiene Program who demonstrates academic merit and financial need
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Endowed Fund: Christopher M. Cordeiro Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
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Endowed Fund: Michael T. Davis Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA of 3.0
Additional Requirements: 2nd year student matriculating in a communications major with the intent to pursue a career in journalism
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Endowed Fund: Dr. and Mrs. Paul P. Dunn Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in health science program
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Endowed Fund: Johanna Duponte Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 2.75
Additional Requirements: 2nd year student matriculating in the OTA Program who demonstrates professionalism, collegiality and commitment to the OTA profession.
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Endowed Fund: Fall River Country Club Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Preference given to employees of Fall River Country Club then students matriculating in the culinary arts program
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Endowed Fund: Fall River Opportunity Fund Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements:
Residency Requirement: Fall River resident

Endowed Fund: J. B. Fernandes Trust I Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Portuguese-American student
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Endowed Fund: Paul Fletcher Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in art/humanities field taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester
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Endowed Fund: John G. Fonseca Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.5
Additional Requirements: Non-traditional student
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Endowed Fund: Kevin J. Garganta Human Services Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 2.5
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in Human Service Program who has completed a minimum of 30 credits and has demonstrated financial need
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Endowed Fund: Globe Manufacturing Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
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Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River resident

Endowed Fund: Max and Edith Gold Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements:
Residency Requirement: Fall River resident

Endowed Fund: Harry Gottlieb Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in accounting or business
Residency Requirement: Greater Fall River resident

Endowed Fund: Nick Grossi Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Student entering the 2nd year of the culinary arts program
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Endowed Fund: Officer Thomas J. Guinta Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Preference given to child or grandchild of active or retired Fall River police officer. If no qualified applicants, then open to a student in the criminal justice program.
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Endowed Fund: Bruce O. and Virginia I. Hawes Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: General requirements
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Endowed Fund: Lincoln T. Hawes Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: General requirements
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Endowed Fund: Hebrew Ladies Helping Hand Society Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Fulltime student enrolled at BCC who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
Residency Requirement: Preference given to Jewish student and 2nd preference to student from Greater Fall River.

Endowed Fund: Anne P. Hindle Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in an allied health program
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Endowed Fund: Dr. Rachel V. Holland Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Minority student with a financial or educational background that puts them at a disadvantage. Student should exhibit a dedication to utilizing his/her education in helping others in the community
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Endowed Fund: Jack P. Hudnall Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Second year student
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Endowed Fund: Ernest Israel Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Full-time student who graduated from Durfee High School in the last five years. Letter of recommendation from teacher/friend required.
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Endowed Fund: Edwin A. Jaffe Women In Technology Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student must have successfully completed the Women In Technology program and be enrolled in a career pathway at BCC
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Endowed Fund: Joseph and Jeanette Koppelman Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Top 30% of Class
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Endowed Fund: Virginia and Harold Lash Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
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Endowed Fund: William List Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
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Residency Requirement: Fall River, Somerset, Westport, or Freetown Massachusetts

Endowed Fund: Marie B. Maalouf Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in the nursing program
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Endowed Fund: Alfred J. and Marie B. Macomber Music Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student with a interest in music
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Endowed Fund: George and Doris Magnan Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in Fire Science Technology who has complete at least 12 general education credits and at least 12 fire science credits
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Endowed Fund: Basil and Theresa Maravelas Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Scholastic ability and academic potential
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in the natural sciences
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Endowed Fund: Senator William and Marjorie MacLean Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Full-time student with an interest in public service and/or leadership
Residency Requirement: Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford or Rochester Massachusetts

Endowed Fund: J. Robert Mello Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Student who has demonstrated outstanding ability and talent in the arts program
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Endowed Fund: Loree Moglia Mullen Memorial Dental Hygiene Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Student in the first year of the dental hygiene program
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Endowed Fund: NationsHeritage Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Student studying predominately in the Attleboro Center
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Endowed Fund: Evelyn Pacheco Nursing Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
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Endowed Fund: Luis Rodriguez Pavao Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Full-time student
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Endowed Fund: Pierce Foundation Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in the nursing program
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Endowed Fund: Richard and Doris Quirk Nursing Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.5
Additional Requirements: 2nd year nursing student
Residency Requirement: Dartmouth, New Bedford or Fairhaven Massachusetts

Endowed Fund: Rappaccini's Retort Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in liberal arts, literature, or philosophy
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Endowed Fund: Rhode Island Society of Governmental Accountants and Auditors Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in business administration with an accounting option
Residency Requirement: Preference given to Rhode Island residents with additional preference to child/grandchild of RISOGAA members

Endowed Fund: Ella A. Rodgers Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements:
Residency Requirement: Resident of Greater Fall River

Endowed Fund: Lucy Rose Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0 and demonstrated clinical competence
Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
Residency Requirement: Preference to Fall River, Massachusetts or Tiverton, Rhode Island resident

Endowed Fund: Dr. August Ryer Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Accademic promise and financial need
Additional Requirements: Student entering the second year of the nursing program
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Endowed Fund: Mary Lou Hallal Sabra Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: 2.5 GPA or above
Additional Requirements: Recipient of a G.E.D.
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Endowed Fund: Philip and Evelyn Sacknoff Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Demonstrates academic promise
Additional Requirements: Preference given to student matriculating in health sciences or computer science
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Endowed Fund: Edward Terral Smith Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.5
Additional Requirements: Graduating transfer student with 75% of credits completed at BCC who must attend the graduation ceremony
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Endowed Fund: Reverend Dr. Lex King Souter Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in liberal arts and humanities
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Endowed Fund: The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Foundation Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in accounting, business, or business transfer
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Endowed Fund: Sally Sweeney Memorial Scholarship
Scholastic Merit:
Additional Requirements: Full or part time student with financial need.
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Endowed Fund: Truesdale Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0 and demonstrated clinical competence
Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
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Endowed Fund: Union Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0 and demonstrated clinical competence
Additional Requirements: Student in the second year of the nursing program
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Endowed Fund: Elizabeth A. and Sumner James Waring Jr. Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Full-time student
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Endowed Fund: Watuppa Foundation Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
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Residency Requirement: Resident of Fall River, Swansea, Somerset, Westport, Freetown, Assonet

Endowed Fund: Betty M. Welch Scholarship
Scholastic Merit: Minimum GPA 3.0
Additional Requirements: Student matriculating in business administration with accounting option
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