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Few Institutions Impact Lives and Local Economies like Bladen Community College

Tonya Wilson the first recipient of the Lucy Jevons Cosmetology Scholarship

Bladen Community College changes lives—especially those facing the greatest challenges. Our graduates go on to become teachers, technicians, nurses, and community leaders. Every dollar given to BCC creates lasting impact—an investment with lifelong returns.

Historically funded by public support and tuition, community colleges now face rising costs, enrollment shifts, and reduced government funding. As a result, colleges like BCC are increasingly relying on their foundations to maintain excellence and access.

The Bladen Community College Foundation offers flexible giving options. You can contribute to the general fund or choose to support a specific scholarship, program, or naming opportunity.

Whether restricted or unrestricted, your gift helps us meet critical needs and empower students to succeed. To give, visit the “Donate” link on the BCC website.

We invite you to explore how your support can make a lasting difference at Bladen Community College.

2023-2024 Impact Report

CONTACT

Guyton, Sondra H.

Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Community Relations
Institutional Advancement
Building 10 Room 18
910.879.5634
[email protected]

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About BCC Foundation

Bladen Community College is dedicated to delivering a great education, but we also desire to share the best overall experience possible for each of our students.

Ambassador Program

The BCC Student Ambassador Program is comprised of a diverse group of students who serve as leaders on campus.

Alumni Association

When you graduate, we know your story is just beginning and we want to stay in touch!

Volunteering & Mentoring

Our donor community is full of talented people. When folks donate their time talent and treasure, it certainly does not go unnoticed.

Foundation Annual Dinner

We look forward to next years Annual Dinner October, 2025!

Featured Scholarship Opportunities

Lucy Jevons Endowed Scholarship

Lucy Jevons, mother to Erica Jevons Sizemore and mother-in-law to Rupert Sizemore III, dreamed of being a cosmetologist since she was a young girl and started early by doing the hair of friends and family before she was even a teenager. She put herself through her schooling, apprenticeship and started young in her career. Her love for the business and service to her clients was apparent. After 50 years of serving others as a cosmetologist, she retired professionally. This endowment pays tribute to Lucy’s love for her family, love of her craft and to share that love by supporting students who dedicate their energies to advancing themselves through their education, including those many students who often have little to no support on the way to reaching their dreams. Lucy was self-made in her work and supported her family while doing what she loved.
Student recipients must be admitted to the College in accordance with standard College procedures and admissions criteria and be in pursuit of a degree. In awarding the Lucy Jevons Endowment criteria are as follows:
●  Be enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
●  Submit a scholarship application
●  Maintain a 2.0 or greater grade point average
●  Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship

 

Final awarding authority rests with the College Scholarship Office. Should the recipient, at any time prior to the semester in which he/she receives the scholarship, cease to meet the stated criteria, the College Scholarship Office may revoke its awarding of said scholarship.

 

Dublin Peanut Festival Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria:
  • Submit a scholarship application with two letters of recommendation.
  • Be a high school senior at West Bladen High School with plans to attend Bladen Community College.
  • Have a GPA of 2.8 or higher for initial award. Be enrolled as a full-time student, a minimum of twelve semester hours.
  • Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Submit an essay describing your educational goals and how you intend to reach these goals. Describe the qualities you have developed that will help you succeed in obtaining your goals. Tell us what obstacles you have faced in the past and how you have overcome them.

Bladen We Care Associate Degree Nursing Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist students in the Associate Degree Nursing program at Bladen Community College.
Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be enrolled as a full time student.
  • Demonstrate economic need.
  • Be a motivated learner.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Preference will be given to Bladen County residents. It is further understood that the recipient will commit to work in Bladen County upon graduation.