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BILLIARD
EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS 2012 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
The
Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to
announce the 2012 recipients of its annual scholarship program. The objective of the Academic Scholarship Program is to
grant scholarships to high school seniors who have benefited from the sport of billiards
and are pursuing a college education.
The BEF Academic Scholarship Program is divided into two
categories: Excellence in Education scholarship (a single $2,000 award) and
Aiming for Higher Education scholarships (three individual scholarships at
$1,000 each).
The prized students adhered to the following scholarship criteria:
1) maintained
a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale);
2) received an ACT score of at least 23 or SAT
combined score (critical reading + math) of 1050 or higher;
3) submitted a 500-1000 word essay on how billiards has
been an integral part of their life;
4)submitted a letter
outlining academic achievements, leadership and/or community service work and a
description of the applicant's background and career objectives;
5) must
be accepted to an accredited undergraduate academic program by June 1;
6) must
attend an accredited undergraduate institution and carry at least 12 hours per
semester
Congratulations to the following 2012 winners:
BEF “Excellence in Education" Scholarship ($2,000 award)
Megan Ferry of
Denver, NC
BEF “Aiming for Higher Education” Scholarships ($1,000 award)
Benjamin Horton of
Moyie Springs, ID
Lesly Ibarra of
Garland, TX
Kole McGuire of
Rockwall, TX
(Click
name to view essay)
The
Billiard Education Foundation has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships since
1993. Said BEF executive director Laura Smith, “The BEF is proud to help young
adults who have benefited from billiards to offset their education expenses
and become our future leaders.”
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