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dents to join the Gate of Opportunity program each year. This scholarship program exemplifies Berry’s mission by offering students an opportunity to integrate their learning with professional experiences. Gate of Opportunity scholars commit to the maximum number of hours of paid professional work each week and in return, could graduate debt-free. Students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $20,000 or less will be considered for this program. Leadership Fellows Scholarship: The Leadership Fellows program is for strong student leaders to strengthen their leadership skills. You will go through a rigorous leadership curriculum that will open doors for leadership opportunities on campus. The goal of the leadership program is to create a student leadership team who will deliver programs designed to cultivate leadership in all students. The Whitehead Scholars Program: The Whitehead Scholars program is for young women and provides an opportunity to deepen and integrate the education of the “head, heart and hands.” Through guided goal-setting, reflection, and portfolio development, you will bring together experiences from your classes, jobs, and the community. The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports women who are residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia who self-identify as Christian. These programs require that you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. Signature Scholarship Program: In addition to the above awards, you may be interested in one of Berry’s signature programs. Berry is a community of communities, working together to live out Martha Berry’s vision — to do good in the world. Six signature scholarship programs, described below, are great options for you to hone your service, leadership and professional skills. To be considered for them, you’ll need to start by submitting your application for admission. Your application will tell us a lot about you — your academic history, your activities, and hopefully a bit about the kind of person you are and who you want to become in college. If you’d like to be considered for any need-based program, you’ll also need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We’ll use all of this information to nominate you for the programs that seem like the best fit for you. If you feel especially connected to one of these programs, you also have the opportunity to let us know. Just log in to MyBerry, choose the Scholarships and Aid tab, and submit the Scholarship Program Interest Form before January 15.

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Website: http://www.cookman.edu/ Bethune-Cookman University recognizes outstanding achievement in prospective students by offering a range of scholarship programs. Bethune-Cookman also recognizes our enrolled students by rewarding continued academic achievement. For incoming students, scholarship consideration is based on credentials submitted with the student’s application for admissions. Students who meet criteria specified for a scholarship and have been accepted for admission to the University will be recommended to the scholarship committee for consideration. Awards are made on an “as long as available” basis. Please apply for admission well before February 1 to be considered since there are a limited number of scholarships.

Academic Scholarships

The Presidential Scholarship: It is offered to students who complete high school in May or June prior to enrolling into B-CU in the subsequent Fall semester. The award covers university expenses (fulltime tuition, room, board, and $500 per semester book scholarship). Students must earn and maintain a 3.4 cumulative grade point average to renew the award. Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 4 years of study up to the cost of attendance. To qualify, candidates must meet these minimal academic criteria: • Cumulative GPA: 3.75. • Test scores: SAT 1820 OR ACT composite 26. • Enrollment fee (non-refundable): Must pay enrollment fee to qualify. • Copy of Social Security card. Excelsior Level 1: The Excelsior Scholarship is offered to students who will complete high school in May or June prior to enrolling into B-CU in the subsequent Fall Semester. The award covers the cost of full-time tuition up to the cost of attendance. Students must earn and maintain a 3.3 cumulative grade point average to renew this scholarship. Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 3 years of study. To qualify, candidates must meet these minimal academic qualifiers: • Cumulative GPA: 3.5. • Test Scores: SAT 1560 OR ACT Composite 23. • Enrollment fee (non-refundable): Must pay enrollment fee to qualify. • Copy of Social Security card. Excelsior Level 2: The Excelsior Scholarship is offered to students who will complete high school in May or June prior to enrolling into B-CU in the subsequent Fall Semester. This award, valued at $8,000, is awarded annually. Students must earn and maintain a 3.25 cumula-

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