CCBC Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Offerings
The CCBC Foundation holds a variety of scholarships both for programs and books as well as endowed scholarship in trust from our generous donors. Applications for the Foundation scholarships can be filled out through the Financial Aid Office, the Counseling Office or at the CCBC Foundation Office located in the Student Service Building of the Main Campus. Fill out one application for each scholarship for which you are applying. For most scholarships, applicants must also fill out the FASFA forms and be on record with the financial aid office. Please note all requirements for each scholarship. Applications may be denied if imformation is not complete.
Please click here for a Foundation Scholarship Application.
Adam B. Braddock Memorial Aviation Scholarship - two $2,500 scholarships
Established in memory of flight instructor, Adam Braddock, who lost his life in a plane crash in 2008. Melissa Braddock, Adam's twin sister, created the scholarship in order to provide a source of assistance for students who want to pursue their aviation dream. The Adam Braddock scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the aviation program at CCBC.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must fill out the Adam B. Braddock Scholarship application.
- Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in the CCBC Aviation program
- Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- A written essay must be submitted stating applicant's personal goals and why the Adam B. Braddock Memorial Scholarship for Aviation would benefit them. (250 word essay)
James D. Regal Memorial Aviation Scholarship - $1,000
The Regal scholarship serves to remember Jim Regal who was killed on August 26, 2005 in a plane crash over the Niagra Falls area. Applicant must be enrolled in the professional piloting or a graduate of same working toward obtaining additional FAA certifications.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must fill out the Jamse D. Regal Scholarship application
- Must be a student at CCBC majoring in professional piloting OR a graduate of sam working toward obtaining additional FAA Certifications
- Minimum of 3.0 overall GPA
- Attach a copy of FAA certifications/qualifications anda current CCBC transcript
- Essay (350words) detailing qualifications, ambitions/goals, as well as why you feel you qualify for this scholarship
- Other criteria that may be considered for selection: list any employment, outside activities and/or volunteer work.
- Personal interview if necessary
- Regal family selects recipient
Dan Donatella Aviation Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to a full-time, second year student enrolled in the aviation program at CCBC. The Donatella scholarship was developed from donations from friends and supporters of Commissioner Dan Donatella at his retirement. Mr. Donatella currently serves at the head of the Beaver County Airport Authority.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must fill out the Dan Donatella Aviation Scholarship Application
- Applicant must be a full-time, second year student enrolled at CCBC in the Aviation program
- Applicant will be evaluated upon his or her academic record, in-flight performance, and commitment to the profession. Financial need will not be a consideration for the awarding of this scholarship.
- Finalist are reviewed by Aviation faculty and recommended to the CCBC Foundation scholarship committee.
The CCBC Foundation Scholarships - three, $500 each Fall and Spring semesters
Money can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Application needed
- The CCBC Foundation Scholarship committee will determine recipients
- Must demonstrate financial need. FASFA application must be submitted to Financial Aid office.
- Selected students will be notified by August 2. The money can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Herman Petti, Sr. Endowed Scholarship - Amount varies
The Petti Scholarship was created in memory of Herman L. Petti Sr. by the family. Donations are made by anyone each year in remembrance of losing a loved one.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must enroll full-time at CCBC from Riverside High School
- High School GPA of 2.3 or better and must provide a High School transcript
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must complete all financial aid forms
- Application and documentation are due by April 30. Selected student will be notified by May. The money can be used for tuition, books and supplies.
- Recipient must attend the scholarship banquet in May to receive the award.
Aliquippa Wolves Club Scholarship - $1,200
The Aliquippa Wolves Club created this Scholarship fund in 2003 to provide students in Hopewell, Aliquippa, and Center with an education at Community College of Beaver County. The Aliquippa Wolves Club members hope that this Scholarship will make it more affordable for students to earn their degrees.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Scholarship is available for students graduating from either Aliquippa, Hopewell or Central Valley High Schools
- The student must rank in the upper 1/3 of his/her graduating class
- Student must submit an official High School transcript
- The student must be accepted as a freshman into a full-time degree program at CCBC and carry a minimum of a 12 credit course load.
- The student must file all the required financial aid applications
- The student must demonstrate financial need.
- The student must complete the Aliquippa Wolves Club Scholarship application and submit it along with all other documentation by April 30. Selected student willbe notified by May 10. The money can be used for tuition, fees, supplies and books.
- Student must attend the Wolves Club banquet to receive the scholarship
Garbinski Scholarship - $1,000 to each of the Beaver County High Schools
The Garbinski Scholarship honors former CCBC Vice President, Judy Garbinski's years of service and work with the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools. The National Network of Digital Schools created the scholarship honor to provide funds for students who maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. from their school district.
Eligibility Criteria:
- No application is required
- Student is a first time, full-time who enrolled the previous fall
- Student has earned at least 24 credits
- Student has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 after the spring semester
- Student has met the above criteria and has the highest GPA from his/her school district located in Beaver County.
- Recipients are selected by CCBC Foundation scholarship committee.
Selected students will be notified by Aug. 2. The money can be used for tuition, books and supplies.
Edna Cooper Toothman Scholarship - $1,000
The Edna Toothman Scholarship acts to keep Edna Toothman in loving memory. Edna was a dedicated and friendly nurse, who worked for Friendship Ridge Nursing Home for thirty years. Edna’s husband, Gerald Toothman, created this Scholarship for students pursuing a nursing egree at Community College of Beaver County.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrolled in the CCBC Nursing Program
- Must be a second year nursing student
- Director of Allied Health will select students who are considered good bedside nursing students
- Must submit an essay on "Why I Want To Be a Nurse" to the Director of Allied Health
Application form and essay are due to the Director of Allied Health by April 10. Selected student will be notified by May 3. The money can be used for tuition, fees, supplies and books.
Fannie Mae Person Endowed Scholarship - $500
The Fannie M. Person Scholarship serves to memorialize Mrs. Person’s life and the contribution she made to her community. Mrs. Person was a faithful Christian Nurse. The Scholarship was created by Mrs. Person’s husband.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Non-traditional student
- Enrolled in the CCBC Nursing Program
- Preferably an Aliquippa resident
- Student must demonstrate financial need
- Must complete all financial aid applications
Applications are due by July 26. Selected student will be notified by Aug. 2 and the money can be used for tuition, fees, supplies and books.
The Waddell/Keppel Radiologic Technology Scholarship - $500
Created by CCBC graduates, the Waddells wanted to help a Radiologic Technology student who might be in need of financial help as they once were when Mr. Keppel stepped forward to assist them when they attended CCBC.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be a non-traditional student, 25 years-of-age or older that has not completed a degree and had at least a two-year lapse in continuous education
- Enrolled in the Radiation Technological program at CCBC
- GPA of 3.0 at the end of the first semester
- All applications are due by Feb. 1. Recipient will be notified by May 1.
Officer James Naim Memorial Scholarship - Varies Annually
The James Naim Scholarship serves to remember the police officer, James W. Naim. Officer James Naim was killed on March 15, 2001 while serving his duties in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, as a police officer. The friends of Officer James Naim organized this Scholarship up so that students would have a source of financial aid to make college affordable.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be of good moral character and demonstrate community concern/leadership. Applicant with a conviction of a felony will not be considered
- Must have completed a minimum of 12 academic credits. Transfer credits applied directly to chosen program of study will also be considered.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2. and submit transcripts of all course work completed. Must maintain the minimum GPA requirement each semester and submit a record of standing after the fall semester to the scholarship committee.
- Must be enrolled at CCBC taking at least 6 credit hours per semester. Class registration schedule or acceptance letter must be included with application.
- The scholarship is open to any academic or vocational minded student. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate a genuine commitment to pursuing a career in law enforcement, public safety or community service and have declared a major in one of the following programs: Criminal Justice, Police Pre-Service, Fire Science, EMT or other public safety related field.
- Applicants with demonstrated financial need shall be given preference.
- All applicants must submit an essay no more than 500 words addressing specific questions.
- Applications must be accompanied by official transcript for all coursework completed as well as an acceptance letter and class registration schedule from CCBC.
All applications, documentation and essays are due by July 26. Selection will be by Aug. 2. The money can be used for tuition, fees, supplies and books.
Barnes and Noble Book Scholarship - The CCBC Barnes and Noble Bookstore scholarship give assistance with books and fees outside of tuition and financial aid. Scholarship is awarded through the CCBC Foundation committee who reviews applications. If applying, please have receipts for books used or new or appropriate class registration form. Awarded on first-come, first-served until annual amount allocated is depleated. CCBC Foundation scholarship committee will award the scholarship.
Beaver County Housing Authority Scholarship - Established in 2010, this scholarship provides financial assistance for a non-traditional student who is a resident of the Beaver County Housing Authority. Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually. Applications are accepted through the Financial Aid Office.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicant must be a graduating senior or a non-traditional student
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Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled at CCBC
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Applicant must reside in a housing development owned and managed by the housing Authority of the county of Beaver or be a recipient of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
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Applicant will be evaluated upon his or her academic record
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Applicant must submit all financial aid forms
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CCBC Foundation scholarship committee will make the selection on verification of residence by the Housing Authority.
Justin Retsch Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2011, the purpose of this scholarship is to provide annual funds that will be a source of scholarship assistance for a student enrolled in a course of study associated with the Radiologic Technology program offered at Community College of Beaver County.
Robert D. Thompson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Established in 2011 by Southern Pines Trucking, the purpose of this scholarship is to provide a source of scholarship assistance to a full-time student enrolled in a course of study at Community College of Beaver County.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled at CCBC.
- Applicant who is or has a family member in the trucking industry, or is pursuing a degree around the care and preservation of animals and/or their natural habitat.
- Applicant must be in good standing.
- Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Applicant must have applied for financial aid. Applicant must submit a completed scholarship application by the first Friday of May to the Executive Director, CCBC Foundation.
Shaw Family Trust Scholarship
Created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships to high school seniors during their freshman year of college, the Shaw Family Trust scholarship is available to an incoming Community College of Beaver County student who meets eligibility requirements.
The scholarship is awarded yearly to one student during his/her freshman year at CCBC and is renewable as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
- Applicant must be a resident of Beaver County.
- Applicant must be attending the Community College of Beaver County
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
- Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years; however, student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to reapply.
- Application available in the Marketing Office, CCBC Main Campus, Student Service Building
Application MUST be submitted to The Pittsburgh Foundation by June 25, 2012:
The Shaw Family Trust - Attn: Deborah L. Turner, Scholarship Coordinator
The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG Place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5414
Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded each year to students residing in Beaver County who have graduated from a Beaver County high school in the top 10% of their class. The award covers tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters and has second year renewal opportunity. Students remain responsible for payment of books and other educational costs.
Presidential Academic Scholarship Award
Each year CCBC awards Presidential Academic Scholarships to outstanding high school seniors. The top student meeting eligibility requirements from each high school in Beaver County qualifies. The award is a full-tuition scholarship and covers tuition and standard fees (excluding flight fees) for the Fall and Spring semesters and has second year renewal opportunity. Students remain responsible for payment of books and other educational costs.
For CCBC Presidential and Academic Scholarship information and application, please click link below.
http://www.ccbc.edu/scholarships