BEF Scholarship Applications Available Online

BEF Scholarship Applications Available online (Colorado Springs, CO) The application for the 2003-2004 Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Academic Scholarships is now available online at the BCA website. Applications can also be downloaded from www.scholarships.com and www.scholarshipexperts.com. The program has nine individual scholarships totaling $14,500 for the 2004 academic year. Tom Riccobene, President of the BEF Board of Trustees, says, "The BEF has worked very hard over the last year to develop a scholarship program that supports the education of junior billiard enthusiasts. Our goal is to focus on academics and involvement in this great sport. We feel that this scholarship program will have the greatest impact on the most number of athletes throughout the United States."
The guidelines for applying are as follows: only high school seniors may apply Each applicant must write an essay (500 to 1,000 words) on a specified billiard topic Minimum ACT score of 21 or minimum SAT score of 980 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Two original letters of recommendation Complete applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2003 Applications are being accepted from October 1, 2003, through close of business on December 1, 2003. The BEF Scholarship Committee will announce the nine winners on March 1, 2004 and post their names on the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) website. Payments will be made directly to each of the winner's university or college upon receipt of an approved invoice from the educational institution.BCA and BEF Executive Director Stephen Ducoff says, "Each year, the BEF hopes to increase the number of scholarships offered through the continued support of the industry and private donations. Participation in a strong billiard program can provide students with skills they can use to be successful in school, in life and in their careers. The long-range goal of the BEF is to develop the future leaders of our industry. The BEF Academic Scholarship Program shows that we value education as much as we value the great sport of billiards." The BEF is currently in the process of developing their own website ( www.BilliardEducation.org). Plans for the BEF website include information on academic scholarships, current education programs established across the country, promotion of the Billiards Physical Education Curriculum Guide (available spring 2004) and information on BEF events and sponsorships. Look for the new site in the second quarter of 2004. For information on how you or your organization can contribute to the BEF Academic Scholarship Program, please contact Ms. Carrie Benson at 719.264.8300 or carrie-benson@bca-pool.com.The purpose of the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is to further a standard of excellence and leadership within the billiard community by engaging in activities related to the educational and cultural advancement of tomorrow's leaders. The BEF is the charitable organization of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA). The BCA is a national non-profit trade organization, dedicated to providing its members with exceptional value by promoting and growing cue sports worldwide. The BCA supports its membership with educational programs, trade expos, tournaments and other programs designed to make pool everybody's game. Media Contact:Carrie Bensoncarrie-benson@bca-pool.comVisit InsidePOOL for the latest from the sport of billiards and pool.

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