Are there scholarship and award opportunities?

• BCC Falconer Award
• Student Senate Scholarships. BCC students can receive $400 for community service efforts.
• ZONTA Scholarship. BCC students, preferably female, can receive $500 for their demonstrated commitment to improving the economic, legal, educational, and political status of women.
• Constance M. Quinn Memorial Scholarships. BCC students can receive $600 in recognition of their community service efforts.
• Education Award. As a Massachusetts Campus Compact Leaders AmeriCorps member, you can receive $1000 to be used for present or future education expenses.
• Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society with a BCC chapter. Members frequently join in service projects and qualify for special scholarships at transfer colleges. For more information click on http://www.ptk.org.
• Other Awards/Scholarships (click for a national search):

Can students develop their own Service-Learning placements?

Yes, students can convert current public and community service efforts into relevant S-L placements.