BEF Scholarship Deadline Extended

BEF Scholarship Deadline Extended$14,500 in college scholarships available to those that apply by March 15, 2004 (Colorado Springs, CO) The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Board of Trustees voted to extend the deadline of the BEF Academic Scholarships to March 15, 2004. Nine individual scholarships totaling $14,500 for the 2004 academic year will be awarded to high school seniors based on a billiard-themed essay, test scores, grade point average and letters of recommendation. The application for the BEF Academic Scholarships is now available online at the BCA website. Applications may also be downloaded from www.scholarships.com or www.scholarshipexperts.com. 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 student-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 Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2004 Applications are being accepted now and must be postmarked by March 15, 2004. The BEF Scholarship Committee will announce the nine winners shortly thereafter and post their names on the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) website. Payments will be made directly to each 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 plans 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 for success 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." 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. Media Contact:Carrie Bensoncarrie-benson@bca-pool.comVisit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool.

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