{"id":3555,"date":"2024-12-17T14:24:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ols-redesign-dev\/2024\/12\/17\/ols-bellevue-college-students-attend-donor-scholar-reception\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T21:38:33","slug":"ols-bellevue-college-students-attend-donor-scholar-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ols\/2024\/12\/17\/ols-bellevue-college-students-attend-donor-scholar-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"OLS Bellevue College Students Attend Donor & Scholar Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Three outstanding students from OLS Bellevue College (OLSBC) recently attended the BC Foundation\u2019s Donor & Scholar Reception on Thursday, November 14th. This annual event brings together donors and scholarship recipients to celebrate their generosity and the impact of their contributions. It also recognizes the remarkable students whose lives are transformed by these gifts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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OLSBC students Makena, Logan, and Jesse were among the scholarship recipients. Each expressed gratitude and excitement about the opportunity their scholarships provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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“I am so incredibly grateful for the BC Foundation Scholarship. The OLS program is providing me a strong foundation in my life, and I am confident that I am being set up for success. Thank you to the BC Foundation for choosing me!”<\/em><\/p>\nMakena<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Logan emphasized how the scholarship was not only a personal achievement but also a way to support his family.
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“I feel like all my hard work is paying off now. Also, this scholarship is helping me reach my goal of getting my dream job in sports management for [a] sports team. This scholarship is also helping my family pay for school.”<\/em><\/p>\nLogan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jesse reflected on the significance of receiving the scholarship and how it helps him with his tuition:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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“I am so proud of myself for [receiving] the scholarship as an OLS Bellevue College student. It is a big accomplishment for me to [get] a scholarship like this during my college experience. It could be helpful paying towards my college tuition. I would like to thank the BC Foundation for all they do for me to [receive] this scholarship and myself being a great OLS student in the community.”<\/em><\/p>\nJesse<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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OLSBC continues to provide students with the skills and resources necessary to excel in both their academic and professional lives. The BC Foundation Scholarship is vital in helping students like Makena, Logan, and Jesse achieve their goals and build a brighter future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About the BC Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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This program is funded by generous donors that include community members, corporations, alumni, and BC faculty, staff, and students. Scholarships are awarded annually to current and prospective BC students. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit, financial need, personal history, achievement, or specific areas of study. The BC Foundation Scholarship provides funds to incoming and current BC students for the upcoming year (with the exception of summer quarters). Scholarships generally range from $1,000 \u2013 $3,000 each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The 2025-26 BC Foundation Scholarship Application<\/a> will open in January 2025. All new and continuing students who plan to attend Bellevue College in upcoming academic year are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC)<\/a> is an associate degree program for students with learning disabilities. In our uniquely supportive skills-based program, students apply academic knowledge through community activities, service learning, and social experiences. Students identify a career pathway, gain marketable, workplace-ready competencies, develop better interpersonal skills, and complete an internship in alignment with their career goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Learn more about our program at an upcoming Information Session<\/a>, open to all prospective students, family members\/guardians, educators, counselors and other service providers. Come learn why OLS Bellevue College is one of the best colleges for students with learning disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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