SMC BECA

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SMC BECA Founded in 1989, BECA is the St. Mary's County Business, Education and Community Alliance. http://www.smcbeca.org BECA has awarded one-time scholarships to St.

The Business, Education and Community Alliance, Inc., known simply as BECA (pronounced beh-ka), is a local 501(c)3 non-profit charity organization founded in 1989 jointly by the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce and Superintendent of Schools, see http://www.smcbeca.org/ BECA’s mission is to bring together business and community leaders interested in working closely with the local school system to improve student success. Mary’s High School graduating seniors since 1995. To date BECA has awarded over 300 scholarships totaling almost $300,000. BECA also administers the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application, allowing students to apply for numerous local scholarships using one application. Since its introduction in 2007, approximately $4,000,000 in local scholarships has been awarded through the common application. For information, Beca (pronounced bay’-cah) is Spanish for Scholarship.

Become a BECA Provider and Help Shape the Future Workforce!Are you passionate about supporting education, workforce deve...
09/28/2026

Become a BECA Provider and Help Shape the Future Workforce!

Are you passionate about supporting education, workforce development, and student success in St. Mary’s County? Consider becoming a provider with the St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance (BECA).

As a BECA provider, you'll help connect students with valuable opportunities while supporting the Common Application process that facilitates access to more than $200,000 in scholarships each year.

📅 October 5
🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us to learn how you can make a lasting impact on the next generation through this incredible community partnership.

🔗 Learn more: SMCBECA.org
📞 240-257-2322
📧 [email protected]

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026! ✨🎓We’re proud to celebrate our incredible high school seniors and their hard wo...
05/28/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026! ✨🎓

We’re proud to celebrate our incredible high school seniors and their hard work, determination, and bright futures ahead. This year’s BECA Scholarship Program made a powerful impact:

🎉 294 total applications completed
🎓 74 scholarships offered by 49 local providers
🏆 168 total awards granted
👏 132 students recognized — nearly half of all applicants (45%)
💰 $238,300 in first-year awards (with some renewable opportunities!)

These numbers reflect more than just achievements—they represent dreams supported, goals within reach, and a community that believes in its students.

To all our seniors: keep striving, keep growing, and know we’re cheering you on every step of the way. Your future is bright! 🌟

Applications are closing soon!
03/05/2026

Applications are closing soon!

🚨Reminder: Time is Running Out!🎓The BECA Common Application is closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to apply for valuabl...
02/27/2026

🚨Reminder: Time is Running Out!🎓

The BECA Common Application is closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to apply for valuable scholarship opportunities.

🗓️ Open until March 6
🌐 Apply now at www.smcbeca.org

Take a few minutes today to secure your opportunity for support toward your educational goals. 💙💛

The scholarship fair is well on its way! Join us until 630pm to meet with local scholarship providers!
02/02/2026

The scholarship fair is well on its way! Join us until 630pm to meet with local scholarship providers!

Today is the day....our annual scholarship fair! Please join us this evening anytime between 5-6:30pm to learn about sev...
02/02/2026

Today is the day....our annual scholarship fair! Please join us this evening anytime between 5-6:30pm to learn about several local scholarships available to local high school seniors.

Location - USMSM 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619

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We have decided to postpone our Annual Scholarship Fair. Please note the new date and location! The fair will now be hel...
01/23/2026

We have decided to postpone our Annual Scholarship Fair. Please note the new date and location! The fair will now be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

We look forward to seeing everyone then!

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to our upcoming scholarship fair on January 26, 2026! Several scholarship provide...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to our upcoming scholarship fair on January 26, 2026! Several scholarship providers will be on-site to answer questions. Stay tuned for more information on scholarship providers attending. We hope to see you in a few weeks!

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P. O. Box 153
Leonardtown, MD
20650

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