Weekly Review

News and Events from the campuses of Blinn College

April 8, 2008

Scholarships available for Blinn College Workforce Education classes

The Blinn College Workforce Education program has announced the Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Huddleston Opportunity Scholarship has made available funds for those interested in specific qualifying classes or programs.

Classes or programs qualifying for the Opportunity Scholarship may include, but are not limited to, targeted occupations in high demand areas of Workforce Education. For qualifying classes and for applications go to “Opportunity Scholarship” on the Blinn College Workforce Education website at www.blinn.edu/workforce.

“The purpose of the scholarship is to assist persons seeking financial assistance,” said Brian Burk, workforce education director.

To be considered for an Opportunity Scholarship, the applicant must register for the selected class or program, complete an application for the qualifying class or program, be in good standing with Blinn, meet all eligibility requirements of Workforce Education and the class or program applying for, and not be eligible for nor receive other financial assistance through a state or federal financial aid program or through employer-paid training.

The application for the scholarship may also be obtained from the Workforce Education office on any Blinn campus or by calling 979-830-4027.

To receive consideration, applications should be submitted no later than three business days prior to the start date of the requested class. Selected applicants will receive notification of the award by phone or in writing on or before the class start date. Funds are limited and actual awards are subject to change, said Burk.

Students may register for the selected class at any time. Estimated payment of student’s tuition must be made at that time to ensure a reserved class seat pending scholarship approval.