DAN AND LAURA BIGELOW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Big Bend Community College
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Dan Custer Bigelow and Laura Gustad Bigelow were both from large, hard working families.
They ran a ranching operation in Montana from 1932 to 1978. Mr. Bigelow was a skilled
horseman and was active in the rodeo. He was also a Park Co. Sheriff for almost 30 years.
Eligibility: Applicant must:
 Be a participant of the Trio-Student Support Services (T-SSS) program at Big Bend
Community College (BBCC), and
 Have a Minimum 2.0 CUM GPA.
This Scholarship will be awarded AFTER other scholarships on campus are awarded and
preference will be given to students who have not received other scholarships. This scholarship
is for BBCC FALL 2013 in the amount of $150.
Please submit the following requirements:
_____ Academic Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
_____ Personal Essay, not to exceed TWO typed pages, double spaced.
Your essay should include personal goals and aspirations, and how
receiving this scholarship would help you to complete your education.
_____ ONE Letter of Recommendation from a non-TRIO Professional.
This letter may be a copy of one used for BBCC or TRIO scholarships.
Student ID
Social Security Number
Name
Address
City
State
Phone
Date of Birth
Winter 2013 GPA
CUM GPA
Number of quarters in T-SSS
Zip
College Major
Number of Credits Completed
Preference to be given to a student either: 1) pursuing a degree in law enforcement; OR 2) with
an expressed interest in horses; OR 3) with some connection to the rodeo.
Please write a short paragraph below indicating how you meet the preference criteria.