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An Exceptional Program for Exceptional Students The Granville T. Woods Scholars Program is an exceptional scholarship opportunity for highly capable and highly motivated students who enroll full-time at Baltimore City Community College with the commitment to transfer to a four-year college upon graduation to continue their academic pursuits. How Do I Qualify? Woods Scholars are chosen from the ranks of exceptional high school graduates of public, private, parochial and home schools. Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and high potential as demonstrated by other measures. What are the Benefits? Woods Scholars receive numerous advantages at BCCC including: to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books and learning with other Woods Scholars as a cohort of students personal relationships with mentors assigned to the program (on loan) a state-of-the-art notebook computer which will be awarded to graduates of the program studying abroad or participating in research internships enrichment experiences and stimulating interactions between staff and students in the process ability to transfer upon graduation to outstanding four-year institutions through agreements established with BCCC especially for Woods Scholars What Can I Study? Woods Scholars may major in one of four transfer options: Studies and Behavioral Science Policy Administration How Can I Learn More? If you think you have what it takes to become a Woods Scholar, you are invited to attend an Orientation Luncheon on February 21 at West.

Learn about the exciting academic challenges awaiting you as a Woods Scholar. other potential scholars. for admission to BCCC and the Woods Scholars Program The orientation luncheon is provided free to potential Woods Scholars and their parents. However, you must reserve your place by calling Christalyn Buie at 410-462-8223. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2002.

About Granville T. Woods Granville T. Woods (1856-1910), a prolific African-American inventor, is known to many as "The Black Edison." His dedication to education, perseverance despite numerous obstacles, and professional brilliance make him a role model for Granville T. Woods Scholars. As a black man in the last century, educational opportunities were thin for this accomplished inventor who left school at the age of ten but later studied mechanical engineering in college.

By 1880 he had established his own electrical shop and over time sold his inventions to American Bell Telephone Company, General Electric and the Westinghouse Air Brake. In all he patented more than 60 electrical and mechanical inventions and is one of the most influential contributors to the modernization of the American rail system. Baltimore City Community College is proud to announce the Granville T. Woods Scholars Program Granville T. Woods Scholars Program BB893431601 A Special Advertising Section Monday, February 4, 2002 8.