2011-2012 Memorial Scholarships

Application deadline is May 6, 2011!

We encourage your students to apply if they meet the criteria!

SCOTT BIOREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA ($1,500 annual tuition scholarship):

1. Financial Need
2. Christian testimony
3. Committed to BCS for school career, as evidenced by a history of attendance
4. Athlete, any grade level in high school
5. Solid academics

Scott Bioren, '88, attended BCS from 2^nd grade.  He felt a strong attachment to the BCS community while as a student, and as an alumnus.  He was grateful for the opportunity to be educated at BCS and to benefit from, and to contribute to, the community which makes up this school.  He had a particular fondness for the BCS soccer program both as a player (elected captain and MVP) and later as a coach leading BCS to two state championships.  Scott lost his life August 16, 1995, while piloting a routine commercial air cargo flight, as a result of an uncontrollable fire in the right engine of the aircraft.  This scholarship is made possible by the gracious contributions of many people who knew Scott and were moved by his untimely death.

Apply: Scott Bioren Scholarship

LLOYD ADLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA ($1,000):

1. BCS high school student (senior for 2011-2012)
2. Financial need
3. Christian character and commitment as exhibited in service to the school and larger community
4. As a possible tie-breaker, but not essential, an interest in biology or sciences

The Lloyd D. Adler Scholarship was established in 1992 by Mr. Adler's widow and son.  Mr. Adler was the father of BCS alumnus Bruce Adler, Class of 1961, and grandfather of BCS alumnae Laurie Adler, Class of 1989.  Mr. Adler was a high school biology teacher and college basketball coach before turning to a career in business.  As founder, president, and chairman of the board of the Wigwam Department Stores, he was able to supply BCS with a variety of donated goods in the early days of the school.  He maintained an interest in supporting BCS students who needed tuition assistance and demonstrated Christian character and commitment, as exhibited in service to the school and larger community.

Apply: Lloyd Adler Memorial Scholarship

DEWEY FREDRICKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA ($1,500 annual renewable scholarship):

1.  BCS high school student entering the ninth grade

2.  Financial need

3.  Commitment to Jesus Christ and an openness to sharing that faith with others

4.  Recommendation from the applicant's English teacher

Dewey Fredricks, long-time BCS teacher, administrator, coach, and board member, passed away in July 1997.  His family and friends set up a memorial fund for tuition assistance, in order to perpetuate Dewey's passion and commitment to young people.  A scholarship will be given to a student in each high school class to help offset yearly tuition.  In the case of freshman, sophomore and junior students, the scholarships may be renewable annually during their high school years at BCS.  There will be one scholarship available to an incoming freshman student.

On his application for a teaching position at BCS in 1957, Dewey wrote:  "My deepest desire is to teach Christian young people to speak out for Jesus Christ."  The applicant should be serious about academic studies but need not have top grades.   As an English and Bible teacher, Dewey had a heart for students who struggled but worked hard to learn, especially in English classes. 

Apply: Dewey Fredricks Memorial Scholarship

JONI HANNA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA ($1,000):

1. Current or incoming SAS student
2. Student and parents are committed to the educational therapy program
3. Student and parents have a commitment to Christian education and the knowledge of Jesus Christ
4. Financial need (special consideration given but not limited to single parents or those families with more than one student in the educational therapy program).