JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to honoring military personnel - active, disabled and fallen - and their families, has extended the application deadline for its academic scholarship program to May 15. High school and undergraduate students residing in Balfour Beatty Communities at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station are eligible.

One of the Foundation's primary goals is to promote the pursuit of education and a commitment to community leadership through academic scholarships for the children of active-duty service members living in Balfour Beatty Communities family housing. With this extension, the Foundation hopes to ensure widespread awareness and participation in this important program.

The scholarship program is one of many ways the Foundation strives to honor its commitment to active-duty service members and their families. By providing financial assistance to students in need, Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation recognizes not only their academic and leadership achievements, but also the contributions of their parents and the many sacrifices made by their families.

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are available online at http://www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org/scholarships.aspx. Completed applications should be sent via mail to the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation at 10 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073, attention Sharon Marcone.