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Few Institutions Impact Lives and Local Economies like Bladen Community College
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
Guyton, Sondra H.
Hickman, Jennifer
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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.
Featured Scholarship Opportunities
Kathy Murdock Page – Bladen Crisis Assistance Scholarship
Kathy Murdock Page was instrumental in establishing the food pantry for Bladen Crisis Assistance and has worked as a volunteer with this organization for many years. Kathy feels this mission was assigned by God as she asked for help and guidance in getting the food pantry started. The food pantry has been successful in providing tons of food to hungry people in Bladen County.
The donors give with the hope that recipients will regard this scholarship as an obligation to make the most of their career goals and as an opportunity to help others by modeling the community service spirit. In awarding the Kathy Murdock Page – Bladen Crisis Assistance Scholarship criteria are as follows:
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Be enrolled as a full time student.
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Submit a scholarship application.
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Maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
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Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.
Preference will be given to an applicant with volunteer experience, especially with Bladen Crisis Assistance.
James Byron “J.B.” Priest, Jr. Memorial Agribusiness Endowed Scholarship
The purpose of the James Byron “J.B.” Priest Jr. Memorial Agriculture Scholarship Fund is to provide a scholarship to a student at Bladen Community College, Dublin, NC, who plans to pursue a degree in an agribusiness related field.
To qualify as a recipient for the James Byron “J.B.” Priest, Jr. Memorial Agribusiness Endowed Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Be a Bladen County resident.
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Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Agribusiness program.
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Submit a scholarship application.
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Maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
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Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.
Mike W. Merritt Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Mike W. Merritt who was a 1992 graduate of East Bladen High School and who at the time of his passing worked for the Town of White Lake and as a member of the White Lake Volunteer Fire Department. This scholarship embraces Mike’s belief that we are not just here to further our own ends, but are here to contribute to a larger purpose.
To qualify as a recipient for the MIKE W MERRIT SCHOLARSHIP, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Be enrolled as a full time student, a minimum of twelve semester hours.
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Submit a scholarship application with two letters of recommendation.
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Be a motivated, capable learner who has a demonstrated economic need, as well as, has exhausted other resources for financial assistance.
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Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.
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Submit an essay stating why they have chosen their particular field of study and how the scholarship will help them attain their educational goal.
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Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.