Thanks to business owners Leo and Maria Craig, there will be a new scholarship this spring that bucks students can apply for.
Leo and Maria own a local business, Express Employment Professionals, where they help companies hire qualified people for positions they are looking for.
Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1993. They provide expertise in executive recruiting, human resources, and evaluation and direct hire of temporary and full-time employees.
Some of the fields include office support, accounting, IT, HR, management, warehouse and production labor.
Craig said, “This scholarship is just one more way we can equip individuals in Bucks County to build a thriving and rewarding career.”
After realizing the importance of an education they decided to put together a scholarship 13 years ago, and recently presented an $8,500 endowment to College President Dr. James J. Linksz.
“We are so thrilled that this endowed scholarship will allow us to offer an annual scholarship to students pursuing degrees at our local community college,” said Craig, “At Express, our mission is to help people succeed.”
After seeking other qualified colleges such as Temple, Holy Family University and Drexel University, they realized this endowment would help the community college more.
Tobi Bruhn, Executive Director of Foundations, said, “This could not come at a better time then now, with everything that is going on with the recession and economy, this will really help students succeed.”
Bruhn also went on to say that the applications for the community college tripled from last year, so it is good to have as much help with financial aid for students as possible.
Last year alone Bucks awarded over $170 thousand in scholarships.
The nice thing about this new scholarship is that anyone is open to it.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5, which are enrolled in at least 6 credits, and are applying to come back to bucks next year are allowed to apply for it.
Applicants must be Bucks County residents and submit one letter of recommendation. They must also provide documentation of recent community service activities.
This will be giving to students who demonstrate finacail need as determined by the College’s Financail Aid office.
Students applying must be in good academic and financial standing, and in conformance with the College’s Code of Conduct; all will be verified by the Foundation office.
The scholarship minimum is $500, so every little bit counts!
Starting Feb. 1 through April 1 students will be able to start applying for this scholarship, and come spring will be awarded the first time ever Express Employment Professional Scholarship.
Express Employment Professionals is located at Trevose Corporate Center, 4614 Street Road. If you are interested in looking for work, you may call (215) 322-8700 or visit the Express website at http://trevosepa.expresspros.com/.
For more information about Bucks scholarships, contact the BCCC Foundation at (215) 968-8224, scholarships@bucks.edu, or visit www.bucks.edu/scholarships.
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