The Ann Hasseltine Scholarship (High School)
Ann Hasseltine (Judson) grew up in Bradford, Massachusetts and became the first woman missionary leaving this country to serve God on foreign soil. Her commitment to living out her faith in service to others was formed during her youth. Inspired by her lifelong service to Christ in His kingdom, the Ann Hasseltine Scholarship Program enables high school students to develop purposefully their potential as leaders and scholars.
The Ann Hasseltine Program provides opportunities in mentorship, small groups, and leadership development projects to promote students’ understanding of their leadership gifts and how to be good stewards of these gifts. Hasseltine scholars seek to be faithful stewards of the gifts God has given them, returning to the community an energetic enthusiasm and passion for learning and service. Students selected for this honor are expected to take leadership roles in the BCA community. Students must strive for and maintain high academic achievement to remain in the Hasseltine Scholarship Program.
Bradford Christian Academy selects high school students for the Hasseltine Scholarship who demonstrate a sincere desire to develop leadership skills. Most recipients are incoming freshmen, however, exceptional students transferring from other schools may also be considered.
Components of the Program
- Financial Merit Award: Students receive a non-need based financial award.
- Mentoring and Apprenticeships: Students connect with mentors who compliment their emerging interests, strengths, and curiosities.
- Development of Growth plans: Students develop individual education plans with their mentor.
- Leadership Investment: Students commit to identifying personal interests and gifts, investigating opportunities and investing themselves in chosen areas.
- Freshman and Senior components: Students participate in freshman orientation and senior reflections on their school experiences.
Expectations of Ann Hasseltine Scholars
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Uphold BCA life and conduct standards both on and off campus
- Actively pursue and develop mentorship relationship, including individual educational plan
- Participate and return service to BCA and the Ann Hasseltine Scholars program to enrich the experiences and development of others
- Explore and invest in leadership and experiential programs both on and off campus
- Excel within their academic disciplines while participating in co-curricular and extracurricular programs
Selection to the Program
- Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ and a life evidencing that profession
- Demonstration of leadership in school, church, and community
- High level of academic performance in previous schooling
- Strength of character, maturity and uniqueness
- Talent, enthusiasm, and potential for leadership in non-academic areas such as: music, drama, athletics, student ministry, student government, clubs, and student publications
- Potential to excel within chosen academic discipline
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