Academic Catalog 2020-2021

A combination of GPA and SAT/ACT score are used to determine the scholarship level. These scholarships include the Lansdell, Harman, Trustees’, and Deans’ scholarship. BCAccess Scholarship: These scholarships are determined by academic performance and need. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and not be receiving athletic scholarship. The amount is unique for each qualifying student. Bluefield College Virginia Baptist Housing Scholarship: four-year, inflation-proof scholarship to the sons and daughters of Baptist ministers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. High school seniors who are the children of Baptist pastors, assistant pastors, associate pastors, youth ministers, children’s ministers, and music ministers are encouraged to apply. The scholarship will pay for the cost of double occupancy housing in Rish Hall, Cruise Hall, East River Hall,Alumni Hall, or Bluestone Commons for a maximum of four academic years at Bluefield College. The housing scholarship can be used by qualified students in addition to any merit scholarships, need-based scholarships, athletic scholarships, or fine arts scholarships which have been awarded by Bluefield College. In accordance with college policy, the scholarship recipient will not be awarded institutional aid in combination with federal and state grant aid in excess of their direct costs at Bluefield College. Direct costs include tuition, fees, room, and board. Presidential Scholarships: Each year, Bluefield College awards two full-tuition scholarships, available for only (2) new freshman. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and a minimum 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores) or 25 ACT (composite score) in order to complete. Potential recipients will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation, come to campus for an interview and to write an essay that will be reviewed by select faculty members. Spire Scholarship: Each year, Bluefield College awards ten freshmen an additional $2,000 in academic scholarships. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and a mini- mum 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores) or 25 ACT (composite score) in order to compete. Potential recipients will be asked to provide two letters of recommenda- tion, come to campus for an interview, and write an essay that will be reviewed by select faculty members. Honors Scholarship: Incoming students have the opportunity to apply to the Honors Program. To qualify for the Honors program, students must have a minimum 25 ACT (composite score) or 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores), or they must be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. Students can apply and submit essays online. Students who are admitted into the program will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship that is renewable each year of participation. Athletic Scholarships: Awarded by the coaching staff, this scholarship is renewable based on the criteria of the coach and the standards of NAIA. Fine Arts Scholarships: Awarded to students who have demonstrated talent in the areas of visual and performing arts, these scholarships are determined by audition before the faculty of the Music, Art and Theatre Departments. Worship Team Scholarships: Awarded to students who have demonstrated talent in the areas of visual and performing arts, these scholarships are determined by audition before the faculty of the Music, Art and Theatre Departments. Award amount is $10,000 per year. This scholarship is renewable for all four years of full-time enrollment provided the

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