Since May of 2011, the Bethel Enrichment Center (BEC) of Kannapolis, NC has been committed to improving the community by creating programs that focus on health and wellness, individual empowerment, crisis assistance and education. The BEC understands that education leads to empowerment and empowerment to stronger communities, so we are delighted to offer the BEC Community Impact Scholarship.

The new Community Impact Scholarship represents the realization of the BEC’s desire to extend our current scholarship program, in existence since 2005, to deserving students in the greater Cabarrus & Rowan County region. Because we believe character, leadership, scholarship and service are integral to the success of our community, the $500 BEC Community Impact Scholarship will be awarded to one student who exhibits these qualities from each of the eleven high schools in closest proximity to the Bethel Enrichment Center.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1.Be a graduating high school senior at one of the following area High Schools:

* A.L. Brown	* Cox Mill	* Salisbury
* Carson	* Hickory Ridge	* South Rowan
* Central Cabarrus	* Jay M. Robinson	* West Cabarrus
* Concord	* Northwest Cabarrus

2.Have one parent of African American descent or Black Caribbean heritage

3.Have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0 (weighted)

4.Exhibit leadership, scholarship, character and service in the community

5.Plan to enroll at an accredited institution of higher learning

Students applying for the BEC Scholarship must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Completed BEC Community Impact Application

2. Three (3) letters of recommendation (One max from each) 1- ministry leader, 2 -school official/teacher, 3 - professional/employer/community organization leader

3. Typed 300-350-word essay responding to question

4. Transcript for the first nine weeks of the 2023-2024 academic school year

Questions can be directed to becscholarship@gmail.com. All materials must be submitted online no later than February 25, 2024, 11:59 pm.

All Bethel Enrichment Center Scholarship applicants are required to submit a 300 – 350 word essay in response to one of the following questions below. No plagiarism will be allowed; the essay must be in your own words. 

Please describe a difficult situation or situations where you demonstrated personal integrity by acting ethically or remaining true to your values despite pressure, threats or danger.

You can include details for up to five volunteer experiences in the application form. It's important to note that you don't need to provide information for all five – share what you have been involved in.

Remember, if you choose to submit volunteer experiences, ensure complete information for each to count towards your community service total.