Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr. BKM Scholarship

Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr. BKM Scholarship Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Jr. was named Chancellor of the seven-college Dallas County Community College District in June 2006. This scholarship was established in 2006 by BKM, Total Office of Texas, L.P. to honor his new position as the Chancellor. The Wright Lassiter Scholarship is awarded to students attending any of the DCCCD colleges who are majoring in Entrepreneurship Studies, Art, Interior Design, CAD, Education, Leadership Studies, Mid-Management Careers, Science, Math and Technology.
Amount of Award	Up to $2,500 per academic year (the award will cover tuition and books and/or supplies only up to $2,500)
Number of Awards Per Year	Varies, as per available funds
Source of Funds	Privately funded
Designated College	Any DCCCD college
Eligibility Criteria	Applicants must enroll in a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or better and must have completed at least one semester at a DCCCD college. Applicants must be majoring in Entrepreneurship Studies Art Interior Design CAD Education Leadership Studies Mid-Management Careers Science Math Technology Preference will be given to students who do not qualify for PELL but have financial need.
Application Process	Applicants must submit the following to the Financial Aid or SPAR office at the college they attend. Complete DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Application form One-page typed essay describing your short-term and long term goals based on their intended major. One letter of recommendation from a DCCCD faculty member, high school counselor or college academic advisor.
Selection Process	Phase I-Financial Aid or SPAR Office submits applications of top five candidates to the Foundation Office. Phase II-Foundation Scholarship Committee determines final winners
Recipient Requirements	Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better. Failure to do so could result in a reduction or loss of scholarship benefits.
Deadline	For application: May 30 Notification to students: First Friday in July
Essay Guidelines	Applicant's personal essay must address each of the questions listed below. It is very important that all questions are answered thoroughly as this information will be considered an important part of the selection process. What are your educational goals? How do you plan to fulfill them? What are your career goals? How do you plan to fulfill them? In what college or community organizations are you involved? How do you see this involvement as helping you in your educational and/or career goals? How do you plan to coordinate your responsibilities with family, education, work, etc. and to ensure that you will meet your educational goals?
For further information, contact the Scholarship Coordinator 214-860-2149 or 214-860-2053 DCCCD Foundation, Inc., 701 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202 Last Updated: 04/08/08 Page last updated April 2008