To provide scholarships for students enrolled in associate degree programs at Bladen Community College in preparation for a bachelor degree program of teacher education.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Be a resident of Bladen County.

• Be a graduate of the Bladen County Public Schools or Bladen Community College high school programs.

• Be enrolled in one of Bladen Community College’s associate degree programs that offers preparation for teacher education.

• Be a motivated, capable learner.

• Submit a scholarship application with two letters of recommendation.

• Demonstrate economic need.

• Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.

• Agree to return to Bladen County Public Schools to teach.

• Maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Lynn Grey King, Sr., a long time educator in Bladen County. Mr. King served as the second president of Bladen Community College from 1985 – 1997. This scholarship is to assist high school graduates who have outstanding academic abilities and a need for financial assistance to further their goal of a college education.