Institutional Scholarships
Bevill State offers numerous institutional scholarships including academic, leadership/service, and performing arts. A brief description of each scholarship offered at Bevill State, the award amount, and the criteria for the selection and retention of the scholarship are listed below.
Scholarships are based on criteria such as academic merit, extracurricular activity participation, prior career technical training, and leadership ability. Awards are made on a competitive basis and meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded for one year. Students may be eligible for the renewal of their scholarship for the second year based on their cumulative GPA. Students will not be eligible to receive an institutional scholarship for more than two consecutive years. Award recipients may not exceed 57 semester hours for an academic year. In addition, recipient may not exceed 82 semester hours for the two-year award limit. If you are interested in applying for an Institutional scholarship, please fill out the online application.
Academic Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship
The applicant must be a high school graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year with a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA and a minimum ACT score of 26. Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative BSCC GPA if they have taken dual/accelerated coursework at BSCC. The award covers tuition and applicable fees up to 16 credit hours per semester for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours/12 contact hours) during the fall and spring semesters and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Recipients who choose to attend the summer semester must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours/6 contact hours). All scholarship applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the scholarship will be awarded. The scholarship cannot be stacked with any other BSCC institutional scholarship.
Academic Excellence
The applicant must be a high school graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year with a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA and a minimum ACT score of 24. Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative BSCC GPA if they have taken dual/accelerated coursework at BSCC. The award covers $3,000 per year ($1,500 per term). The award may be applied toward tuition and applicable fees for the fall and spring semesters. The recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours/12 contact hours) and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA. The scholarship cannot be stacked with any other BSCC institutional scholarship.
Academic Honors Scholarship
The applicant must be a high school graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and a minimum ACT score of 20. Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative BSCC GPA if they have taken dual/accelerated coursework at BSCC. The award covers $2,000 per year ($1,000 per term). The award may be applied toward tuition and applicable fees for the fall and spring semesters. The recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours/12 contact hours) and maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship cannot be stacked with any other BSCC institutional scholarship.
Career Technical Honors Scholarship
The applicant must be a high school graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA. Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative BSCC GPA if they have taken dual/accelerated coursework at BSCC. Applicants must meet program requirements. The award covers $3,000 per year ($1,000 per term) for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The award may be applied toward tuition and applicable fees. The recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours/12 contact hours) during the fall and spring semesters and maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA. Recipients who choose to attend the summer semester must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours/6 contact hours) with the award amount based on enrollment status. Recipients must be enrolled in courses within their chosen career technical program and must take at least one career technical course each semester. The scholarship cannot be stacked with any other BSCC institutional scholarship.
Dean's Merit
Applicant must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student or a graduating dual enrollment student during the Spring semester with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (non-developmental hours) at BSCC and attempted no more than 45 credit hours to be eligible for this scholarship. The recipient may be awarded $3,000 per year ($1,000 per term) for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours/12 contact hours) during the fall and spring semesters while attending Bevill State and maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Recipients who choose to attend the summer semester must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours/6 contact hours) with the award amount based on enrollment status. The award may be applied toward tuition and applicable fees. This is a one-year award only and is not renewable. This award is based on availability. This award may not be combined with any other institutional scholarship award. Applicants must have a 2025-2026 FAFSA on file at Bevill State.
Leadership & Service Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded based on the students’ participation in clubs, organizations and extra-curricular activities. In addition to maintaining a specified cumulative grade point average, selected recipients must perform service activities for the College as specified in the respective scholarship categories’ guidelines/constitutions.
Ambassador Scholarship
The applicant must be a high school graduate with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and a minimum ACT score of 19. A minimum 2.75 BSCC cumulative GPA is required for currently enrolled, degree seeking students. High School applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative BSCC GPA if they have take dual/accelerated coursework at BSCC. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must also include an essay. The essay should be no more than 500 words, and cover the topic, Describe what being a BSCC Ambassador means to you. The award covers tuition and applicable fees up to 19 credit hours per semester for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The recipient must be enrolled full-time and earn at least 12 credit hours/12 contact during the fall and spring semesters. Recipients who choose to attend the summer semester must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours/6 contact hours. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and abide by the Ambassador policies and procedures. Applicants will be considered for Ambassador at all Bevill State campuses; however, only one interview per applicant will be conducted on the indicated preferred campus. Ambassadors serve as the College’s official hosts and hostesses. The scholarship cannot be stacked with any other BSCC institutional scholarship.
Performing Arts Scholarships
Instrumental & Vocal (Choral) - Jasper Campus
The applicant must be a high school graduate with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. A minimum 2.75 BSCC cumulative GPA is required for currently enrolled, degree seeking students. High school applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative BSCC GPA if they have taken dual/accelerated coursework at BSCC. The award covers $2,000 per year ($1,000 per term). The award may be applied toward tuition and applicable fees for the fall and spring semesters. The recipient must be enrolled full-time and earn at least 12 credit hours/12 contact hours each semester. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and follow performing arts guidelines. The scholarship cannot be stacked with any other BSCC institutional scholarship.
Applicable fees include: bond reserve, building, library, facilities renewal, technology, and ACCS enhancement fees only.