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Few institutions impact lives and local economics the way Bladen Community College does.

The college has changed the lives of many of the most disadvantaged. Graduates touch many lives—they become our teachers, our technicians, our nurses, and our community leaders. The dollars given to Bladen Community College synergize. It is a great investment that pays dividends forever.

Community colleges in the state were originally funded by public support along with tuition and fees. However, as diminishing government support, changeable student enrollment, and higher operating costs have altered the financial landscape, community colleges have begun adopting a new perspective. More and more, they are turning to their foundations as an important revenue source to offset the impact of budget cuts while sustaining educational excellence and accessibility.

Our Bladen Community College Foundation offers many opportunities and avenues in which to invest in the college. You may wish to give to the BCC Foundation’s general fund allowing the college the freedom to meet needs as they arise or you may choose to designate part, or all, of your gift to a specific program, scholarship, or naming opportunity.

Regardless of whether it is restricted or unrestricted, your investment will assist Bladen Community College in meeting its most critical institutional and instructional needs. Please give today knowing that your investment will support Bladen Community College and our students for years to come. For your convenience, you may contribute online by going to the BCC Website “Donate” link.

On behalf of the college, I invite you to learn more about the Bladen Community College Foundation and the various ways you may support the college’s educational programs.

CONTACT

Guyton, Sondra H.

Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Community Relations
Institutional Advancement
Building 10 Room 18
910.879.5634
sguyton@bladencc.edu

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About BCC Foundation

Bladen Community College is dedicated to delivering a great education, but we also desire to share the best overall experience possible for each of our students.

Ambassador Program

The BCC Student Ambassador Program is comprised of a diverse group of students who serve as leaders on campus.

Alumni Association

When you graduate, we know your story is just beginning and we want to stay in touch!

Volunteering & Mentoring

Our donor community is full of talented people. When folks donate their time talent and treasure, it certainly does not go unnoticed.

Foundation Annual Dinner

We are so very excited to bring you our newest event on October 5th, 2023!

Featured Scholarship Opportunities

828 Networks Annual Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who have financial needs that are not being covered through other revenue sources.  The recipient will be selected by adherence to the established criteria below. The scholarship will be funded annually and will be dispensed equally between the fall and spring semesters to cover tuition, books, and fees.
THE 828 NETWORKS® ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in 2018. In keeping with Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Scholarship Criteria:
  • Submit a scholarship application with two letters of recommendation.
  • Maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Be enrolled as a full time student, a minimum of 12 semester hours.
  • Be a motivated, capable learner who has a demonstrated economic need, as well as having exhausted other resources for financial.
  • Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.
  • Submit an essay stating why the student has chosen to pursue a career in business and how they believe that this scholarship will help attain their educational goal.
Preference will be given to a student who is a Bladen County resident.  If there is no applicant who meets this criteria, it will be left to the discretion of the Scholarship committed to select an otherwise qualified student, residing outside of Bladen County.

Harmony Hall/Livingston Endowed Scholarship

To qualify as a recipient for the Harmony Hall/Livingston Endowed Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • The applicant must be enrolled at Bladen Community College.
  • The applicant must have two letters of recommendation.  One from his/her high school teachers or principal and second from a reputable person in his/her community.  If the applicant is family connected, then the second letter should be from a family member.  If reapplying they must follow the same criteria as above, except they are to secure a letter of recommendation from Bladen Community College advisor.
  • Priority will be given to a descendent or family-connected relative of William Robert Livingston or Myrtle Suggs Livingston.
  • Along with the application, the student should submit an essay sharing what impact this scholarship will have, as well as, sharing their future goals and aspirations.
  • The student must have an overall GPA of 2.5 and maintain this average in order to reapply for this scholarship.
Relatives of the Livingstons will be the primary approving authority on the recipient of this scholarship. The amount of the scholarship will be based upon the interest income generated from the principal of the Harmony Hall/Livingston Fund.

Faculty Senate Endowed Scholarship

 
The Faculty Senate awards one scholarship per year. This scholarship will pay for tuition, activity fees and books for the fall and spring semesters.
Recipient must:
  • Complete a Bladen Community College scholarship application.
  • Be a full time student – minimum of 12 credit hours.
  • Be a resident of Bladen County.
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better.
  • Provide high school transcripts.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation.
  • Submit an essay of no more than two pages.
  • Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated economic hardship and exhausted other avenues of assistance.
  • Preference will be given to children of Bladen Community College faculty members.