BAYCC Educational Scholarship Program (BESP)

BAYCC Educational Scholarship Program (BESP)

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area anchored by San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland; Greater Sacramento area; Metropolitan Fresno area)

Focus Areas: Financial support for committed full-time students pursuing academic excellence and active community involvement

Eligibility

Who Can Apply:

College-bound high school seniors

ESL (English as Second Language) students

College or graduate students attending a United States accredited educational institution in Northern California

Must be a full-time student (at least 12 credits/approximately 4 classes per semester)

Must be a permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or eligible non-citizen

Academic Merit Requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in the U.S. for current college students

An entering freshman graduating from high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in the U.S.

International entering freshman accepted to an accredited college, graduate program, or educational institution in the U.S.

Adherence to Hizmet Movement Principles:

BAYCC is inspired by the "Hizmet Movement," a faith-based social movement focused on using community service to target the elimination of poverty, ignorance, and conflicts

Applicant must demonstrate active volunteer participation in Hizmet Movement, including extracurricular activities such as mentoring younger students and organizing Hizmet Movement related events

Award Details

• Duration: Up to nine (9) months
• Payment Structure: Monthly installments distributed throughout a single academic year
• Award continues as long as student maintains eligibility criteria

Contact Information

Email: [scholarship contact email from website]

Main Office:
Bay Area Cultural Connections
4701 Patrick Henry Dr Building 18
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: +1 (408) 549-4292

Sacramento Office:
4112 Crestline Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628