{"id":56,"date":"2023-07-30T23:10:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T06:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/new-foundation-dev\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:11:42","slug":"scholarship-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/scholarship-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/443\/2023\/08\/students-campus_1400x575px-1024x421.jpg\" alt=\"Students walk on BC campus in fall sunlight.\" class=\"wp-image-114 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/443\/2023\/08\/students-campus_1400x575px-1024x421.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/443\/2023\/08\/students-campus_1400x575px-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/443\/2023\/08\/students-campus_1400x575px-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/443\/2023\/08\/students-campus_1400x575px.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Scholarship Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are common questions that applicants have about BC Foundation scholarships. If your question isn&#8217;t listed here, or you need assistance with your application, please reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu\">scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions About Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_11dd39f3-fddf-453b-9481-d78638881751\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_11dd39f3-fddf-453b-9481-d78638881751\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_11dd39f3-fddf-453b-9481-d78638881751\">Who can apply for a Foundation scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_11dd39f3-fddf-453b-9481-d78638881751\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_11dd39f3-fddf-453b-9481-d78638881751\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We\u2019ve written a section on who is eligible for scholarships that will answer your questions, but in short, anyone who plans to attend Bellevue College during the upcoming academic year is encouraged to apply!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Learn About Eligibility<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_d021cb63-22bb-4cfe-a5a6-d40f7bf48f46\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_d021cb63-22bb-4cfe-a5a6-d40f7bf48f46\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_d021cb63-22bb-4cfe-a5a6-d40f7bf48f46\">Must I be a U.S. citizen to apply?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_d021cb63-22bb-4cfe-a5a6-d40f7bf48f46\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_d021cb63-22bb-4cfe-a5a6-d40f7bf48f46\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>No. You must, however, plan to attend or are currently attending Bellevue College.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_5fbce4de-c871-4a20-bc1b-0cc7fd7e4c5d\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_5fbce4de-c871-4a20-bc1b-0cc7fd7e4c5d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_5fbce4de-c871-4a20-bc1b-0cc7fd7e4c5d\">I\u2019m not currently enrolled in college, but I have attended college in the past. Am I eligible to apply?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_5fbce4de-c871-4a20-bc1b-0cc7fd7e4c5d\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_5fbce4de-c871-4a20-bc1b-0cc7fd7e4c5d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Yes! We\u2019ve written a section on who is eligible for scholarships that will answer your questions. As long as you plan to enroll at Bellevue College during the upcoming academic year, you are eligible (and encouraged!) to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Learn About Eligibility<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_8d5be623-3557-415b-a6a3-0ebfa50e0772\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_8d5be623-3557-415b-a6a3-0ebfa50e0772\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8d5be623-3557-415b-a6a3-0ebfa50e0772\">I\u2019m a part-time student. Am I still eligible to receive a scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8d5be623-3557-415b-a6a3-0ebfa50e0772\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_8d5be623-3557-415b-a6a3-0ebfa50e0772\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Yes! Awards are available for part-time students. Bellevue College Foundation Scholarships will automatically disburse as long as the recipient is enrolled in five or more credits in any given quarter. Recipients who plan to enroll in less than five units will have the opportunity to submit a waiver to still receive some or all of their scholarship for that quarter. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_5bf5fbee-d14c-454c-a7ab-ce8cd3b46fb3\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_5bf5fbee-d14c-454c-a7ab-ce8cd3b46fb3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_5bf5fbee-d14c-454c-a7ab-ce8cd3b46fb3\">If I didn\u2019t receive a scholarship last year, can I apply next year?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_5bf5fbee-d14c-454c-a7ab-ce8cd3b46fb3\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_5bf5fbee-d14c-454c-a7ab-ce8cd3b46fb3\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Yes! Foundation scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Not receiving a scholarship in an academic year does not prevent the opportunity of applying and receiving a scholarship for future award years. However, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/how-to-apply-for-student-scholarships\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"40\">apply<\/a> each year by the listed deadline to be considered. The number of scholarships awarded depends on available funding and the qualifications of the applicants who apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_7aa67aee-9464-40a2-8eb0-5bbe998dd7fc\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_7aa67aee-9464-40a2-8eb0-5bbe998dd7fc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_7aa67aee-9464-40a2-8eb0-5bbe998dd7fc\"><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_7aa67aee-9464-40a2-8eb0-5bbe998dd7fc\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_7aa67aee-9464-40a2-8eb0-5bbe998dd7fc\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e6bc4c31-1a3b-4e74-a47f-c206d491d4ab\"><div class=\"card-body\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions About the Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b439d27e-1fc3-4b01-bb77-5ec13114a87c\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b439d27e-1fc3-4b01-bb77-5ec13114a87c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b439d27e-1fc3-4b01-bb77-5ec13114a87c\">What does the application process involve?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b439d27e-1fc3-4b01-bb77-5ec13114a87c\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b439d27e-1fc3-4b01-bb77-5ec13114a87c\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>The Foundation Scholarship Program application will be submitted using an online application hosted on AwardSpring. There are several sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General information, which will help identify your eligibility for individual scholarship oportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/how-to-apply-for-student-scholarships\/short-answer-questions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44\">short answer questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a handful of individual scholarship opportunities that require a recommendation to be submitted for awarding. If you are eligible for one of those opportunities, you will see the option to request a recommendation in the Academic Information section of the application. If you are not eligible for one of those opportunities, you will not be asked to submit a recommendation request. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_31cbda29-b6fc-4c8f-a696-a4bbf6e8c305\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_31cbda29-b6fc-4c8f-a696-a4bbf6e8c305\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_31cbda29-b6fc-4c8f-a696-a4bbf6e8c305\">Where and how do I apply?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_31cbda29-b6fc-4c8f-a696-a4bbf6e8c305\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_31cbda29-b6fc-4c8f-a696-a4bbf6e8c305\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We\u2019ve tried to make it easy for you and laid out all the steps for applying for a BC Foundation Scholarship. The application is hosted on <a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.awardspring.com\/\">AwardSpring.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/how-to-apply-for-student-scholarships\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Learn About How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_baa52f4f-6acf-43dd-9a56-9bbb1139c480\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_baa52f4f-6acf-43dd-9a56-9bbb1139c480\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_baa52f4f-6acf-43dd-9a56-9bbb1139c480\">Is the FAFSA\/WASFA required for my scholarship application?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_baa52f4f-6acf-43dd-9a56-9bbb1139c480\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_baa52f4f-6acf-43dd-9a56-9bbb1139c480\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>No. However, if students want to be considered for need-based and some private scholarships, they must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">FAFSA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wsac.wa.gov\/wasfa\">WASFA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_25ac1578-417e-44ec-8d95-9eb91fccae3e\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_25ac1578-417e-44ec-8d95-9eb91fccae3e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_25ac1578-417e-44ec-8d95-9eb91fccae3e\">I was previously awarded a Foundation scholarship. Do I need to apply again?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_25ac1578-417e-44ec-8d95-9eb91fccae3e\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_25ac1578-417e-44ec-8d95-9eb91fccae3e\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Yes. Foundation scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, and previous recipients will need to apply again if they want to be considered to receive fund for the following academic year. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_7738d466-eeef-4085-8f94-5bfa3ef5d337\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_7738d466-eeef-4085-8f94-5bfa3ef5d337\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_7738d466-eeef-4085-8f94-5bfa3ef5d337\">When I click on the link to start my application, the webpage won\u2019t load. What do I do?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_7738d466-eeef-4085-8f94-5bfa3ef5d337\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_7738d466-eeef-4085-8f94-5bfa3ef5d337\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We recommend first checking to make sure that you are using the Google Chrome internet browser. The application portal will sometimes not load if you are using either Internet Explorer or Firefox. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have tried the Google Chrome browser and are still experiencing problems, please contact the Foundation at <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu\">scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_d9e556bf-0174-45e3-a3bb-92b65a1249f4\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_d9e556bf-0174-45e3-a3bb-92b65a1249f4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_d9e556bf-0174-45e3-a3bb-92b65a1249f4\">What should I put in the Short Answer Questions?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_d9e556bf-0174-45e3-a3bb-92b65a1249f4\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_d9e556bf-0174-45e3-a3bb-92b65a1249f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We cover how to craft well-written responses to the Short Answer Questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/how-to-apply-for-student-scholarships\/short-answer-questions\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Learn About Short Answer Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a805faa3-dbe2-4f15-8d9d-bdcef74ad413\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a805faa3-dbe2-4f15-8d9d-bdcef74ad413\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a805faa3-dbe2-4f15-8d9d-bdcef74ad413\">How can I find my cumulative GPA?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a805faa3-dbe2-4f15-8d9d-bdcef74ad413\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a805faa3-dbe2-4f15-8d9d-bdcef74ad413\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Your cumulative GPA will be located on your academic transcript, and can also be found on ctcLink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When answering GPA questions on the application, you can use either the &#8220;Term GPA&#8221; from your most recent quarter or your cumulative GPA. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_1c3083df-d586-4e5e-a09b-c09d9b9c6648\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_1c3083df-d586-4e5e-a09b-c09d9b9c6648\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_1c3083df-d586-4e5e-a09b-c09d9b9c6648\">How do I know if my application is complete?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_1c3083df-d586-4e5e-a09b-c09d9b9c6648\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_1c3083df-d586-4e5e-a09b-c09d9b9c6648\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6dd58efe-04b7-4118-81e8-6b1e4ee6dfd2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>The BC Foundation Scholarship application will not allow you to submit an incomplete application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BC Foundation will email you with confirmation that your application has been submitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing issues, contact <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu\">scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions About Selection and Notification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_584159c7-c78b-4f1f-9952-75b55475ea8a\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_584159c7-c78b-4f1f-9952-75b55475ea8a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_584159c7-c78b-4f1f-9952-75b55475ea8a\">How do you decide who gets a scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_584159c7-c78b-4f1f-9952-75b55475ea8a\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_584159c7-c78b-4f1f-9952-75b55475ea8a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We have a careful selection process which takes many factors into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/selection-notification\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Learn About Our Selection Process<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_19a372ac-b9b3-4741-978f-85a54ebc62a8\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_19a372ac-b9b3-4741-978f-85a54ebc62a8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_19a372ac-b9b3-4741-978f-85a54ebc62a8\">How many Foundation Scholarship recipients will the Foundation select?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_19a372ac-b9b3-4741-978f-85a54ebc62a8\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_19a372ac-b9b3-4741-978f-85a54ebc62a8\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>In the 2025-26 academic year, 344 students were selected to receive a scholarship from the Foundation for a total of over $680,000. The number of scholars and total dollars awarded varies from year to year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_14baa5c0-6bbb-4671-a110-d8e4007748ab\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_14baa5c0-6bbb-4671-a110-d8e4007748ab\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_14baa5c0-6bbb-4671-a110-d8e4007748ab\">When will I be notified if I am awarded a scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_14baa5c0-6bbb-4671-a110-d8e4007748ab\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_14baa5c0-6bbb-4671-a110-d8e4007748ab\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6a7779be-2a5e-4ed1-b141-896fcebad1c2\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We explain the notification process on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/selection-notification\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"50\">Selection &amp; Notification page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions About Successful Scholarship Applications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_76eacaaf-8134-4cf3-94c0-e14fe9bbad0d\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_76eacaaf-8134-4cf3-94c0-e14fe9bbad0d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_76eacaaf-8134-4cf3-94c0-e14fe9bbad0d\">How will I receive my scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_76eacaaf-8134-4cf3-94c0-e14fe9bbad0d\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_76eacaaf-8134-4cf3-94c0-e14fe9bbad0d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We explain more about how to formally accept your scholarship and how funds will be disbursed on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/successful-applications\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"52\">Successful Applications page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_4765455d-734a-46c9-a820-11b4d1eda9d6\"><h4 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_4765455d-734a-46c9-a820-11b4d1eda9d6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_4765455d-734a-46c9-a820-11b4d1eda9d6\">Is my scholarship continuous\/renewable?<\/button><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse_4765455d-734a-46c9-a820-11b4d1eda9d6\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_4765455d-734a-46c9-a820-11b4d1eda9d6\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>No, Bellevue College Foundation Scholarships are specific to the academic year (encompassing the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters) for which they are awarded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, scholars are encouraged to apply for the next year\u2019s scholarship application and may do so every year you anticipate attending BC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b90130cb-43ca-40bf-9d64-1f121a5be431\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b90130cb-43ca-40bf-9d64-1f121a5be431\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b90130cb-43ca-40bf-9d64-1f121a5be431\">Can I use my scholarship funds to pay for books?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b90130cb-43ca-40bf-9d64-1f121a5be431\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b90130cb-43ca-40bf-9d64-1f121a5be431\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We explain how we disburse funds and what they can be used for on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/successful-applications\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"52\">Successful Applications page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_f32363d1-8c4c-4e76-8d5d-440dda8b3691\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_f32363d1-8c4c-4e76-8d5d-440dda8b3691\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_f32363d1-8c4c-4e76-8d5d-440dda8b3691\">What if I already paid for my classes? How do I get that money back from my scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_f32363d1-8c4c-4e76-8d5d-440dda8b3691\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_f32363d1-8c4c-4e76-8d5d-440dda8b3691\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Each quarter, if you have been selected as a scholar, your quarterly scholarship funds will first pay any tuition and mandatory fees that you may owe to the college. If you had previously paid for your tuition charges, a refund will be issued to you via the original method of payment. If you have questions about the refund process after your scholarship has disbursed, please reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/tuition-fees\/\">Student Financial Services<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_f74f439c-c022-4d86-9f82-0a263a4b5f72\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_f74f439c-c022-4d86-9f82-0a263a4b5f72\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_f74f439c-c022-4d86-9f82-0a263a4b5f72\">Can my scholarship be applied to summer classes?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_f74f439c-c022-4d86-9f82-0a263a4b5f72\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_f74f439c-c022-4d86-9f82-0a263a4b5f72\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>No. The Foundation&#8217;s annual scholarship program does not provide summer funding for recipients. Please be sure to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\">Student Financial Services Office<\/a> for more information about paying for summer courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_ea13dc8e-bd37-4d76-9a12-fdd05878e2f5\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_ea13dc8e-bd37-4d76-9a12-fdd05878e2f5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_ea13dc8e-bd37-4d76-9a12-fdd05878e2f5\">How many credits do I have to take each quarter to receive the scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_ea13dc8e-bd37-4d76-9a12-fdd05878e2f5\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_ea13dc8e-bd37-4d76-9a12-fdd05878e2f5\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Generally, scholars are expected to enroll in 5 or more units each quarter in order to receive scholarship funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are circumstances preventing you from being enrolled in at least 5 units for the term, please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu\">scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many credits you will be taking and for what quarter,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reason you will be enrolled less than full-time, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you will be enrolling less than full-time for multiple quarters, please include the above information for each quarter you expect to be enrolled less than full-time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your email has been received, your request will be reviewed and you will be notified if additional information is needed and\/or whether your request has been approved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b969801d-5817-468b-b810-b411730fa0ac\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b969801d-5817-468b-b810-b411730fa0ac\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b969801d-5817-468b-b810-b411730fa0ac\">What if I can\u2019t attend one quarter? What happens to my scholarship?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b969801d-5817-468b-b810-b411730fa0ac\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b969801d-5817-468b-b810-b411730fa0ac\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Once you have started your academic year, we expect that you will attend each academic term (not including summers) during the year for which your scholarship was awarded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If special circumstances make it necessary or advisable for you to leave college for a period, you must immediately notify the Foundation by <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu\">email<\/a> and explain the reason for your leave of absence and the date you will return. If you do not return at the end of the approved break in enrollment, your scholarship will be terminated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_fc3a5f26-14ca-47eb-9e62-e76d46c6bf9a\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_fc3a5f26-14ca-47eb-9e62-e76d46c6bf9a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_fc3a5f26-14ca-47eb-9e62-e76d46c6bf9a\">Do I automatically lose my scholarship if my cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_fc3a5f26-14ca-47eb-9e62-e76d46c6bf9a\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_fc3a5f26-14ca-47eb-9e62-e76d46c6bf9a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>No. If your cumulative GPA is below 2.0, you must work with your academic advisor and\/or the Financial Aid Office to develop a plan with strategies and resources that will help you improve your GPA. This plan might include an increase in the frequency of meetings and communications with your academic advisor, tutoring, study groups, or other support services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_86d34587-2abf-429f-b3cf-025667f09fee\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_86d34587-2abf-429f-b3cf-025667f09fee\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_86d34587-2abf-429f-b3cf-025667f09fee\">What happens if I have unused funds from my scholarship? Can I receive them next year?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_86d34587-2abf-429f-b3cf-025667f09fee\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_86d34587-2abf-429f-b3cf-025667f09fee\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>No. Your scholarship is for the academic year in which it was awarded. If your scholarship is paid partially, or in full, it will count as one of the three quarterly paid awards allowed for each recipient. Any unused portion of your scholarship will be returned at the end of the academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_fdf1298b-de53-43fa-87ac-5685dbcc7045\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_fdf1298b-de53-43fa-87ac-5685dbcc7045\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_fdf1298b-de53-43fa-87ac-5685dbcc7045\">If students do not claim their scholarships, does the money go unused?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_fdf1298b-de53-43fa-87ac-5685dbcc7045\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_fdf1298b-de53-43fa-87ac-5685dbcc7045\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Most years, some scholarship funds go unused due to non-enrollment or change of circumstances that prevent the recipient from using their scholarship. Each year, the Foundation makes an effort to re-award those scholarship funds by selecting additional applicants from the same year they applied. If no students are eligible or if the funds are returned too late, unused funds will be re-awarded in future application years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_2ae33831-281e-475e-975e-7399020a1f91\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_2ae33831-281e-475e-975e-7399020a1f91\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_2ae33831-281e-475e-975e-7399020a1f91\">Where does the Foundation receive its scholarship funds from?<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_2ae33831-281e-475e-975e-7399020a1f91\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_2ae33831-281e-475e-975e-7399020a1f91\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e88ee3c4-d25e-4f8d-ab56-20a67978f045\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>The Bellevue College Foundation Scholarship program is funded by generous donors that include community members, corporations, alumni, and BC faculty, staff, and students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common Scholarship Questions These are common questions that applicants have about BC Foundation scholarships. If your question isn't listed here, or you need assistance with your application, please reach out to us at scholarships@bellevuecollege.edu. Questions About Eligibility Who can apply for a Foundation scholarship? We\u2019ve written a section on who is eligible for scholarships that <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/scholarships\/scholarship-faqs\/\">...more about Scholarship FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3261,"featured_media":0,"parent":38,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-56","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/56","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3261"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/56\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2404,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/56\/revisions\/2404"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}