Are you looking for an education that caters to professional development? If so, Briarcliffe College in Bethpage and our new Queens location might be exactly what you're looking for. Our goal is to fill the career-oriented needs of our students, and prepare them for business world success. We want to provide you with a professional learning environment that will assist you in your career aspirations. Our many program areas include Professional Accounting, Graphic Design, Criminal Justice, IT, Computer Networking, Business Administration, Digital Photography, and much more.

Our exciting programs are taught by proven professionals that work with you to develop the career skills you need. Class sizes are small, so you get the focused attention you're looking for, and we only use current and industry-related equipment and technology.

Your smooth transition into the workforce doesn't just disappear after graduation. Our career-services representatives will assist you in identifying employment opportunities.

Our career-minded graduates can emerge with a marketable degree and the combined advantages of business sense, technical skills, and hands-on training necessary for today's in-demand job market.

BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE HISPANIC ESSAY/ SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Briarcliffe College announces it will award two scholarships in 2008 under the newly formed Hispanic Essay/Scholarship. There will be one (1) $10,000 and one (1) $5,000 award. The application deadline is March 28, 2008.

Those meeting the following criteria may apply for the 2008 Hispanic Essay/Scholarship:

• A first-time, full-time matriculated student enrolled in a four-year degree program at Briarcliffe College
• A student of Hispanic origin
• A resident of Long Island or Greater New York metropolitan area
• A high school diploma upon entrance to Briarcliffe College
• A high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher as of the end of junior year
• Enrolled and matriculated at Briarcliffe College in July 2008 and then be continuously enrolled full-time through the scholarship award period
• Submit a 750 word essay on "The Impact of Higher Education on the Hispanic Community"
• Submit two letters of recommendation (teacher and community service)
• Complete the scholarship application and the Briarcliffe College admissions application

Contact the financial aid department at 516 918 3600 for more information on how to apply.