Qualifications:
Applicants for BWSF must fulfill the following criteria:

• Female, residing in Contra Costa County
• Have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA
• Be active in community service
• Be in need of financial aid
• A graduating High School senior, or Junior College student ready to transfer, who will be attending a 4 year college/university in the fall

Recipient Guidelines:

• Award recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA during the period in which they are receiving the scholarship money.
• Recipients are required to complete the school term for which the award is paid out.  Failure to do so will require re-payment of the amount awarded.
• Scholarship checks will be written out directly to the college or university you are attending.  The scholarship money can be used for school expenses only (tuition, room & board, books).

Scholarship Application:

• If you meet the qualifications and guidelines and would like to apply for the BWSF Scholarship, please request an application by sending your name and email address to bwscholarshipfund@gmail.com  after January 15th.
• See also Scholarship Fund FAQs for additional information.
• Completed application packages must be received by March 1st.

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