Scholarships: How to Apply

Students: This form must be uploaded to the online software when prompted. Please make sure to allow ample time to receive the recommendation back from your references to submit by March 7, 2025. ONLY the BCCF Recommendation form the CURRENT year will be accepted. Forms from previous years or forms that are not the BCCF recommendation form will NOT be accepted, and your application will be considered incomplete if submitted with the wrong form.

If you choose to use the fillable PDF version of the recommendation form, please have the person filling out the form attach an additional letter if the comments section is over 180 words. ONLY the BCCF Recommendation form the CURRENT year will be accepted. Forms from previous years or forms that are not the BCCF recommendation form will NOT be accepted, and your application will be considered incomplete if submitted with the wrong form.

Please use this list for reference for the additional attachments you will need. Please note some of our scholarships require more than one attachment, so read the list carefully as you select those you think apply to you.

You MUST use this resume format for your resume on the Branch County Community Foundation Scholarship Application. If you do not use this exact format, your application will not be eligible for consideration.

We are pleased to provide an online scholarship application platform that helps applicants apply for a variety of awards with a single submission.

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