Billiard Education Foundation Awards 2008 Scholarships

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Academic Scholarship Program is an annual program which is divided into two categories: BEF Excellence in Education scholarship ($5,000 awarded over a two-year term) and BEF Aiming for Higher Education scholarships (7x $1,000 award). The objective of the BEF 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 scholarship criteria includes maintaining a  3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale); must have received an ACT score of 23 or higher, or an SAT score of 1050 or higher; must be accepted to an accredited undergraduate academic program by June 1, 2008; carry at least 12 hours per semester; submitted a 500-1000 word essay on how billiards has been an integral part of his/her life; a letter outlining academic achievements, leadership and/or community service work and a description of the applicant's background and career objectives.

Congratulations to the following 2008 winners:
BEF “Excellence in Education” Scholarship ($5,000 awarded over a two- year term)
Kelly King /Baltimore, MD  

BEF “Aiming for Higher Education” Scholarships   ($1,000 award)
Christopher Berger/ Atlanta, GA
Dustin Farmer/ Windsor, CO
Christopher Futrell/ Virginia Beach, VA
Kyle Gassaway/ Summerfield, NC
William Howard/ Richardson, TX
Casey Landry/ Bush, LA
Matthew Pina/ Ludlow, MA

Essays may be viewed on the BEF website at www.BilliardEducation.org

The BEF would like to wish all the applicants much success.

The Billiard Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization committed to furthering the standard of excellence and leadership within the billiard community by engaging in activities related to the education and cultural advancement of tomorrow's leaders.

For more information about the BEF please visit www.BilliardEducation.org . To become a sponsor, make a donation or inquiry, please contact Laura Smith at LauraSmith@BilliardEducation.org  or phone 303.926.1039.