2025-2026 Scholarship Application

Application Open: January 1-November 15, 2025

Priority Consideration: March 30, 2025

For full scholarship consideration:

  • New student to Bay College? Apply for admission at www.baycollege.edu.
  • Complete the full scholarship application found below.
  • Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply online at www.studentaid.gov. Bay College school code: 002240
  • Submit your high school transcript to the Admissions Office.
  • Submit no more than two Recommendation Forms
If you are experiencing difficulties with the scholarship application please contact the financial aid office at 906-217-4020 or financialaid@baycollege.edu.
 
When the Scholarship Application is available, click "Scholarship Award Application" (below) to start the scholarship application.
 
Resources:
Note: The online Scholarship Recommendation Form does not require a login. You can send the link to your recommender to complete online. If you have issues opening the Recommendation form here is a helpful link with steps to clear your cache. 
 
 
 
 
* Required

First Name*

Last Name*

ID Number

Birth Date*

Email Address

Please check all that apply. Provide additional documents if required.

Are you / were you involved in the Escanaba, Mid-Peninsula or North Central Key Club?

Are you / were you involved in the Escanaba, Mid-Peninsula or North Central Key Club?

Did you play varsity volleyball your senior year of high school?

Did you play varsity volleyball your senior year of high school?

Are you a past/present member of Boy/Girl Scouts?

Are you a past/present member of Boy/Girl Scouts?

Are you a past/present member of Delta County 4-H?

Are you a past/present member of Delta County 4-H?

Are you interested in being a police and DNR Officer?

Are you interested in being a police and DNR Officer?

Are you from the Cornell area and seeking a degree related to agriculture?

Are you from the Cornell area and seeking a degree related to agriculture?

Are you a child of a Delta Country farm?

Are you a child of a Delta Country farm?

Do you have a Military Connection?

Do you have a Military Connection?

Are you or anyone in your immediate family a member of Elks 354?

Are you or anyone in your immediate family a member of Elks 354?

Do you or a family member belong to American Legion/Auxiliary Post 82?

Do you or a family member belong to American Legion/Auxiliary Post 82?

Is your spouse or legal parent an employee of Billerud Corporation in Escanaba?

Is your spouse or legal parent an employee of Billerud Corporation in Escanaba?

Are you / or is your family a member of Farm Bureau?

Are you / or is your family a member of Farm Bureau?

Are you concurrently enrolled with a 4-year university while attending Bay College?

Are you concurrently enrolled with a 4-year university while attending Bay College?

Are you or a parent of Native American decent?

Are you or a parent of Native American decent?

Are you of Scandinavian decent?

Are you of Scandinavian decent?

Are you a single parent and primary caregiver of minor children?

Are you a single parent and primary caregiver of minor children?

Will you or did you graduate in the top 10% of your high school class?

Will you or did you graduate in the top 10% of your high school class?

Do you have previous health care experience?

Do you have previous health care experience?

Are you involved in Bethany Lutheran Church of Perkins?

Are you involved in Bethany Lutheran Church of Perkins?

Do you have an interest in improving the environment, specifically the Great Lakes region?

Do you have an interest in improving the environment, specifically the Great Lakes region?

Are you a present or past full-time employee or child of an employer of UP Concrete Pipe Company?

Are you a present or past full-time employee or child of an employer of UP Concrete Pipe Company?

For full scholarship consideration, complete the two optional essays.

Optional Essay 1: What is your major and what stimulated your interest in this area? (2000 character max)

Optional Essay 2: What are your future goals and how will a scholarship lead you in accomplishing them? (2000 character max)

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Many scholarships require that you provide a recommendation from an instructor/advisor/employer or other professional who can address your ability to succeed in an academic environment.  Note:  the Nelson Scholarship for non-traditional West Campus students require two recommendations.

Please have your instructor/advisor/employer or other professional fill out the Scholarship Recommendation Form (printable PDF) or Online Scholarship Recommendation Form to be considered for all scholarships at Bay College.

 

Submit to:

I agree to the following and give my permission for release of my academic, financial aid, and the above information to individuals responsible for the awarding of scholarships. This may include individuals outside of Bay de Noc Community College.

By clicking the Submit button you agree to the following:

 

  • To the best of my knowledge the information provided on this application is accurate.
  • Completing this application does not guarantee I will receive an award.
  • Scholarships may affect other financial aid awards.
  • If I am awarded a scholarship, I will submit a Thank You letter to the donor of the fund.