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From the BSAP Awards, Christ-Clemens Athiogbey

Hello my name is Christ-Clemens Athiogbey and I will be graduating from Springbrook High School on June 12th and will be attending University of Richmond in the fall. I have two sisters and a brother. My siblings have always motivated me to be the best person I can be and to always have goals. Having goals means you are truly […]

Tracee Matthias Recognized by MC

On May 15, 2019, BSAP Board Member Tracee Matthias was one of nine recipients awarded the Inaugural 2019 Excellence in Equity Award, presented by Montgomery College’s President’s Advisory Committee on Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Tracee Matthias embraces the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her involvement with various groups and committees that are directly linked to the success of […]

First Friendraiser a Success!

BSAP welcomed about 80 guests to the first annual Friendraiser on April 5, 2019 at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The program introduced guests to two awardees who spoke, Erika Granville & Natanel Assefa. Advisory Board member Otis Smith was emcee, and Chris Ullman, International Whistling Champion, was the keynote speaker. Silvio Renzi, BSAP Co-Chair also spoke along with […]

It’s Volunteer Week!

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s 50+ Volunteer Network can help you find volunteer opportunities that fit your particular combination of skills, interests, and availability. The program’s advisers will help you determine not just what you can do, but what you want to do, and connect you to these options at nonprofits and government agencies. In just one year, the program has placed […]

BSAP Chosen by Women Who Care

The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program, our 501(c)3 nonprofit, was chosen by the 100 Women Who Care of Lower Montgomery County to receive a monetary contribution which will have a significant impact for the community.  The 100 Women Who Care of Lower Montgomery seeks to address a charitable need in our local community and to collectively use our individual resources to […]

Friendraiser is this Friday!

The Friendraiser is right around the corner and we need YOUR help! Please get the word out about this special and unique event. Tickets are still available and are just $20. We will have the following speakers: Champion whistler and inspirational speaker Chris Ullman Superbowl Champion Otis Smith Scholarship awardee Erika Granville Scholarship awardee Natanel Assefa Check out our media […]

Women’s History Month is March 1st

March 1st marks the deadline for the Bernie Scholarship Awards Program, but it also marks the start of Women’s History Month. Since 1972, Title IX has provided the right to education free from sex discrimination. With Title IX, women and girls have been able to make great strides toward sex equality in education, but many serious obstacles remain. One of […]

Timeline for Summer Internship Seekers

February Finding & Researching Opportunities Internship hunting can be daunting. If you’re not sure where to your search for internship opportunities, here are a few places to look: Your college’s career center Many colleges have an online database of internship opportunities you can search from Make an appointment with a career center counselor to go over your interests and ambitions […]

BSAP Back on County Cable Montgomery

BSAP Board Co-Chair Nancy Scull and Award recipient Erika Granville were recently featured on Make a Difference, a program put together by County Cable Montgomery. The two discussed the Bernie Scholarship Awards Program with the show’s host, Michael Bruen.