Scholarships from BECA
BECA itself raises money and awards 20 scholarships each spring. Students apply for the Passport Scholarship using the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application. Winners are selected from the applicants based on success in school, leadership roles, community service and need. The value of each scholarship is $1,000. Each is a one-time award. Multiple scholarships are awarded depending on funds available.

BECA awards at least one scholarship per public and private high school depending on applications received. BECA has provided over $140,000 in scholarships for students since 1995 and over $1,000,000 via its Common Scholarship Application.

The St. Mary's Common Scholarship Application
BECA has created the St.Mary's Common Scholarship Application , making it easier for students to apply for financial aid. Students complete this one form, and send it plus one set of transcripts, two letters of recommendation, one SAR and one essay to apply for the BECA, Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, and other local scholarships. The Common Scholarship Application is accepted by 33 local scholarship providers who offer over thousands of dollars in scholarships.