This scholarship is given by the family of James R. Powell, a former member of the College Board of Trustees.

Eligibility for this scholarship is based on the following criteria:

• The candidate must complete a scholarship application.

• The candidate must attain and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

• The candidate must be enrolled at Bladen Community College as a full time student, with a minimum of twelve semester hours.

The candidate shall be selected and the scholarship awarded without regard to the race, sex, shall be selected from candidates meeting the above criteria by the Bladen Community College Financial Aid/Scholarship Committee.