ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The BP Community Scholarship Program, which provides financial aid to residents of New York and northern New Jersey, is now in its 35th year.
The scholarship recipients are celebrated annually at a reception. This yearly celebration offers a chance to honor the scholarship recipients and their families as well as a chance for students to interact with BP personnel and other distinguished guests.
BP is happy to support this program in an effort to serve the communities where we operate by motivating local high scholars to achieve their college aspirations.
ELIGIBILITY
You need to satisfy each requirement listed below in order to be eligible for a BP Community Scholarship:
• A high school senior who will be enrolled full-time (12 semester hours or more) in a two- or four-year accredited institution in the United States for the 2022–2023 academic year.
• Have a valid address in Westchester County, northern New Jersey, Long Island, or New York City.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of approximately 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be able to prove a need for money.
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INSTRUCTIONS
A 500–750 word personal statement answering each of the following questions must be uploaded by applicants:
What were the most significant high school experiences that helped you become ready for college?
• What do you hope to get out of your college experience?
• Justification for BP Community Scholarship consideration:
A certified copy of the applicant’s high school transcript is also required.
A copy of the applicant’s Student Aid Report (SAR), which includes the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated from the data on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is required (FAFSA).
SELECTION STANDARDS
The information on the form, the written statement, academic achievement, extra curricular, work experience, individual objectives, and financial needs will all be taken into consideration when determining the recipients of awards.
Based on the aforementioned standards, scholarship candidates will be chosen by a committee made up of participating station owners, operators, and other representatives.
Online application submission is required.
Mail the necessary paperwork and transcripts to:
Program for BP community scholarships
PO Box 648
60566 Naperville, Illinois
Interested candidates can now APPLY
