Conference Details
Important dates: Students must submit an abstract by the Friday of the first week of spring semester to be considered. Acceptance to the conference will be sent out the following week.
Student Information
Scholars Day 2026
The Scholars Day celebrates student work of exceptional merit. The conference will feature student presentations on original scholarly works that go above and beyond classroom assignments. Students may choose to present in a traditional slide format (PowerPoint, video slides, etc.) or an informal tabletop display (artifacts, materials, posters, collections, etc).
What's in it for you, the student?
You will have the experience of taking part in an academic-style conference, which we believe will be a memorable experience for all those who participate. You will be able to share the hard work you have done with the community and will be able to put this on a resume for transfer applications. It is also our hope that you will bring your presentation to the larger statewide honors scholarship conference in April, or attend to take in its many offerings!
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A member of the BCC community has deemed your work worthy of inclusion in the conference. Congratulations! Their role is to act as both your sponsor and mentor in the process, overseeing your project and guiding you toward your presentation.
Students must have a sponsor to apply. If you have not been approved by a BCC community member, and do not have a sponsor, we will not read or accept your application.
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You will be writing an abstract of your project, no longer than 250 words. For tips and guidelines on how to write your abstract, please visit the Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference website, to ensure your project abstract is properly written and formatted. Also, please visit BCC's Writing Center, which is there to provide guidance on conference abstracts.
Student Testimonials
Sharing your knowledge is one of the best things you can do for your academic confidence. Seeing how others want to interact with your work and apply it in meaningful ways can light a fire under your brain that will allow you to start to believe that your knowledge is worthy of recognition.
The Undergraduate Scholar's Conference at BCC inspired me and made me feel more confident in the field that I am pursuing.