BBC Foundation Scholarship

In 2024, the Bethel Baptist Church Foundation (BBCF) was formed as a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Managed by a board of directors, the Foundation provides academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors, from Borger, TX and surrounding areas, who have demonstrated a financial need and have maintained high academic performance. Additionally, a limited number of scholarships are awarded to Frank Phillips students.

In 2025 the Bethel Baptist Church (BBCB) Foundation will award its first scholarships to five students from the Borger TX area attending a four-year college or university.

The Foundation awards two types of scholarships, Millennium and Legacy. The Millennium Scholarships are funded by the Bethel Baptist Church of Borger and the BBCB Foundation. The amount of these scholarships is $500 and $1000 disbursed annually in the month of June (to help with school and moving expenses). The two Millennium Scholarships are awarded annually. The Legacy Scholarships are funded by individuals or groups who may add their own criteria to Foundation requirements and determine the amounts to be awarded. Legacy scholarships awarded annually vary from $1,000 to $2500. Most Legacy scholarships are onetime awards, however, there are a few that are renewable for up to four years.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Foundation strives to increase access to postsecondary education to graduating high school students in Borger, TX who excel academically but need financial assistance to fulfill their educational goals.

ORGANIZATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

The Foundation’s philosophy is that higher education is a catalyst and an agent of change for individuals, families and communities. We see ourselves as a premier organization to make that change possible and to give students a greater vision of possibilities beyond their family and community history. The Foundation believes that students need and deserve education beyond high school and the lack of money should not be an obstacle to a student striving to achieve their goals

GOALS

Provide the opportunity for more graduating high school students in Borger, Tx to attend college by lessening some of the financial challenges and helping them to and through college by providing scholarships, information, encouragement and

advising.

Seek donations from a variety of sources (individuals, organizations, corporations, etc.) and inspire them to be partners with the Foundation by providing donations for scholarships over multiple years.

Maintain impeccable financial accounting and reporting so as to keep the trust of our current donors and gain trust from our potential donors who seek to verify our operations. Embrace opportunities for growth and improvement and reach new and attainable milestones.

OUR VALUES

Education and its Impact – Changing lives, families and generations through education is a core value. We believe in

education and that a college education is a great equalizer to alleviate some larger systemic problems in our society.

When we empower students (especially low-income and first generational families) to further their education, by mitigating the financial barriers, we help them to seek a better life and assure their success in society. We recognize students’ potential

and use our resources to advocate for those students who have the greatest need in our community.

Once in college, they will become aware of their capabilities, which will then fuel their desire to complete their education.

Integrity – Our reputation is paramount in order to assure our stakeholders that our words and actions are trustworthy and reliable. We will conduct business in a way that is honest, transparent, ethical and demonstrate that we are good stewards of the resources that have been entrusted to us.

Excellence - We endeavor to show the world that we are not only pursuing something important, but that we are doing it well. We build and retain a donor base which is dedicated to supporting the financial needs of a growing base of students

who desire to attend college. We advocate and pursue a culture of continuous improvement in our operations and processes. We set tangible and attainable benchmarks that ensure continued growth. We surround ourselves with people

who have the passion, desire and commitment to better our organization.

 Duty - We believe that it is our responsibility to give back to help students achieve their educational goals. We want to serve as a guiding light in the Borger and surrounding area to reach out to students who have the desire but not the financial resources to fulfill their educational dreams.

 God First – We desire and believe that it is our responsibility to show and tell our students to put God First! We believe there are going to times during this time of improvement with education that peer pressure and troubles of life begin weigh. If the student has firm foundation in the Lord Jesus Christ and out him first they will be successful.

 What is the BBCB Foundation Scholarship?

The Foundation awards two types of scholarships, Millennium and Legacy. The Millennium Scholarships are funded by the Bethel Baptist Church of Borger and the BBCB Foundation. The amount of these scholarships is $500 and $1000 disbursed annually in the month of June (to help with school and moving expenses). The two Millennium Scholarships are awarded annually. The Legacy Scholarships are funded by individuals or groups who may add their own criteria to Foundation requirements and determine the amounts to be awarded. Legacy scholarships awarded annually vary from $1,000 to $2500. Most Legacy scholarships are onetime awards, however, there are a few that are renewable for up to four years. 

What are the requirements to apply for the BBCB Foundation Scholarship?

 1.       Graduate from a high school in the Borger Texas Area (Hutchinson County area, Ochiltree County, Gray County, Moore County)

2.      Must attend 2 Sunday Services

3.      US citizenship.

4.      Admitted to and committed to attend a four-year institution or admitted to local colleges. (Frank Phillps College, Amarillo Colleges)

5.      Demonstrated commitment to community service.

6.     Maintain a solid academic record with a 2.5 or higher-grade point average and SAT/ACT scores (if available).

7.      Exhibit financial need.

Must I apply online, or can I mail in the application?

All students must submit the application online. All supplementary materials, including transcripts recommendations and test scores signed by a counselor or other school official, must be uploaded in the designated forms online. If the submission of official documents by email violates school policy or would require applicants to pay a fee, supplemental materials including transcripts recommendations and test scores signed by a counselor or other school official and submitted via mail on or before the application deadline will be considered.

Bethel Baptist Church

414 East 11th

Borger, Texas 79007

Am I applying for one or more scholarships with this one application?

Applicants who complete the one BBCB Foundation application will be considered for to apply?

You do NOT have to be a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Borger to apply BBCB Foundation Scholarships.

 Can I complete the application over time?

 Application deadline (April 15th at 11:59 pm), you can return to your application and edit (add or delete) information even if you have submitted your application. Please note that the application asks you to submit contact information that will be used to request a transcript from your counselor, a recommendation from a teacher. This information should be supplied as soon as possible, ideally two weeks prior to the application deadline (approximately April 1st) to give recipients of the requests sufficient time to submit the requested information by the application deadline of April 15th at 11:59 pm.