Scholarships

Eligibility
Baker College will award the BakerProud Scholarship to students based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• The student must have a minimum of 30 credit hours earned and a 3.0 GPA after spring semester grades are complete.
• The student must not be receiving another Baker College scholarship.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded as follows:

• Students attending 12 or more credit hours: $1000 per semester.
• Students attending 9-11 credit hours: $600 per semester.
• Students attending 6-8 credit hours: $400 per semester.

Deadline
The scholarship does not have an application; however, to qualify students must be registered for fall semester by July 1, 2019

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students are encouraged to register full time in order to receive the maximum scholarship award amount. The student must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
• The scholarship is not renewable; however, students who continue to meet the scholarship criteria will be awarded on an annual basis as long and the scholarship is available.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• Students receiving another Baker College scholarship will not qualify for this scholarship. Other scholarships include: Presidential, Regents, Career, Deans, Trustees Transfer, Adult Transfer, Transfer, Adult Education, Alternative Education, Autorama, Employee, Family, BPA, Frederick Baker, Hoddy, Korn, Porter, ProStart, Phi Theta Kappa, etc. (exceptions may be made if the other scholarship is valued less than the BakerProud scholarship)
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on institutional charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship may be returned to the college.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Barnes & Noble Scholarship to students based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• Student must be entering the professional track of the Dental Hygiene or Veterinary Tech programs.
• The eligible programs selected and amounts are updated annually.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded during the semester students enter the professional track for the following amounts:

• Dental Hygiene: $1,100.
• Veterinary Tech: $355.

Deadline
There is no application or deadlines for the scholarship. Eligibility is based on acceptance into the professional track.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students are encouraged to register full time in order to receive the full scholarship award amount.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on estimated book charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Deans Scholarship to graduating high school seniors based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 GPA scale) by the end of their junior or senior year.
• The student must have earned at least a 980 SAT score (or 19 ACT score).
• The student must enroll and attend during the summer or fall semester after high school graduation.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $3,000 per academic year ($1,500 per semester). The scholarship is available for up to 4 years. The total value is estimated at $12,000.

Deadline
The scholarship deadline is March 1. The student must submit the following documents prior to March 1 to be considered for the scholarship during the upcoming school year:

• Completed and Paid Admissions Application.
• High School Transcript.
• SAT or ACT scores.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (exceptions are allowed when required based on program restrictions). If exceptions are made, the scholarship award amount may be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend during the summer semester. The award amount will be prorated if the student does not attend full time.
• For renewal, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.

Eligibility
The Dianne Addington Leadership Scholarship provides funding to Baker College students who serve their communities as leaders and volunteers and are working toward a degree. Baker College will award the Genisys Credit Union - Dianne Addington Leadership Scholarship to students based on the following criteria:

• The student must have 3.0 GPA with junior level standing (60+ credit hours earned).
• Must demonstrate academic achievement and will qualify based on the following.
• Two years community service.
• At least monthly community service.
• And/or leadership role in a community organization.
• Complete a 250-500 word essay describing how you meet criteria.
• Provide two letters of recommendation from the community services organization being served.

Scholarship Amount
One scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $2000 to a student attending Baker College of Auburn Hills. Recipients will be awarded during the Fall semester.

Deadline
Applications will be available in the OneStop office at the Auburn Hills campus between January 1st and April 30th each year. The student must submit the following documents by April 30th to the Auburn Hills campus OneStop to be considered for the scholarship:

• Complete Application.
• Submit 250-500 word essay.
• Provide two letters of recommendation from a community service organization.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Achieve a 3.0 overall GPA with junior level standing (60+ credit hours completed).
• Must attend at least part-time status (6 semester hours at the time of award).
• Must be attending Baker College of Auburn Hills campus at the time of the award.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Frederick and Dorothy Baker Scholarship to students based on the following criteria:

• Recipients are selected in high school and must have a GPA of at least 2.5.
• The student must enroll Summer or Fall term following high school graduation.
• The student must enroll into the Certificate of Diesel or Certificate of Automotive Services Technology programs.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded for up to $3000 per year (Automotive Services Technology students will receive up to $1500 per year)

Deadline
The scholarship is awarded at time of acceptance into the college. The deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• The student must follow the Automotive and Diesel cohort class rotation schedules.
• The student must apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
• The scholarship must be used in consecutive terms.
• The scholarship is not renewable.
• The scholarship can be used with other Baker College scholarships.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on institutional charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• Students attending the Owosso campus will be awarded the Frederick and Dorothy Baker Scholarship.
• Students attending the Clinton Township campus will be awarded a Baker College Campus Scholarship.

Eligibility
Baker College will award two George W. Hoddy Scholarships to students based on the following criteria:

• Students have earned a minimum of 24 credit hours.
• Student has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Students must be pursuing a business degree.
• Students are attending the Owosso campus as their home campus.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded for $1500 per academic year (divided equally between the terms the student plans to attend).

Deadline
The scholarship applications are available at the Owosso campus OneStop. The student must submit the application and essay prior to the June 15^th deadline for consideration of the scholarship.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• The student must attend full-time to qualify for the scholarship.
• The scholarship is not available during the summer.
• The scholarship is renewable for one year. For renewal, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of spring semester.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on institutional charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• The scholarship will not cover classes outside the student’s program of study.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Graduate Studies Accelerated Scholarship to Bachelor Degree graduates who enroll into the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in I/O Psychology or Master of Science in Information Systems (excluding Cloud Security/Risk Management) programs who intend to accelerate graduation by attending a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

• The student must have earned a Bachelor Degree with a minimum 2.5 cumulative.
GPA (based on a 4.0 GPA scale).

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $3,360 per academic year ($1,680 per semester) until graduation.

Application & Deadline
The scholarship is awarded at time of acceptance into the college. No scholarship application is required. The deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Student must maintain continuous enrollment. Students who do not attend 12 credits for one or more semesters will no longer qualify for the scholarship.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend during the summer semester (students who attend less than full time during the summer semester will be awarded a prorated amount).
• For renewal, students must continue to maintain good academic standing.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on institutional charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• This scholarship is available for students who enroll in an eligible program during or after fall 2018.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Graduate Studies Alumni scholarship to Baker College Bachelor Degree graduates who enroll into the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in I/O Psychology or Master of Science in Information Systems (excluding Cloud Security/Risk Management) programs:

• The student must have earned a Bachelor Degree at Baker College with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded as follows:

• Full Time Enrollment: $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester) for students attending 9 or more credit hours.
• Half Time Enrollment: $3,000 per academic year ($1,500 per semester) for students attending 5-8 credit hours.

The scholarship is renewable until graduation.

Application & Deadline
The scholarship is awarded at time of acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies. No scholarship application is required. The deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester.
• Student must maintain continuous enrollment.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend at least half time during the summer semester.
• For renewal, students must continue to maintain good academic standing.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on institutional charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• This scholarship is available for students who enroll in an eligible program during or after fall 2018.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Graduate Studies DBA Scholarship to students enrolling in the Doctoral of Business Administration program.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $4,000 per academic year ($2,000 per semester) until graduation.

Application & Deadline
The scholarship is awarded at time of acceptance into the college. No scholarship application is required. The deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester.
• Student must maintain continuous enrollment.
• Summer enrollment is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend at least half time during the summer semester.
• For renewal, students must continue to maintain good academic standing.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• This scholarship is available for students who enroll in an eligible program during or after fall 2018.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Graduate Studies Scholarship to students who enroll into the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in I/O Psychology or Master of Science in Information Systems programs:

• The student must have earned a Bachelor Degree with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 GPA scale).

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $1,680 per academic year ($840 per semester) until graduation.

Application & Deadline
The scholarship is awarded at time of acceptance into the college. No scholarship application is required. The deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester.
• Student must maintain continuous enrollment.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend at least half time during the summer semester. The award amount will be prorated if the student does not attend full time.
• For renewal, students must continue to maintain good academic standing.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• This scholarship is available for students who enroll in an eligible program during or after fall 2018.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Korn Scholarship to students based on the following criteria:

• Students must be entering Baker College during the fall semester following high school graduation.
• The student must have cumulative 2.5 high school GPA.
• Preference goes to students from any school districts within the Wexford/Missaukee ISD.
• Students will be required to submit a short essay that includes one or more of the following: career goals, high school accomplishments, obstacles overcome, any other relevant information.
• Students must be attending the Cadillac campus as their home campus.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship is awarded for $2500 and is divided between fall and spring semesters.

Deadline
The scholarship applications are available at the Cadillac campus OneStop. The student must submit the application and essay prior the June 1 deadline for consideration of the scholarship.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students are encouraged to register full time in order to receive the full scholarship award amount. The student must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
• The scholarship is not available during the summer semester.
• The scholarship is not renewable.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on institutional charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.

Eligibility
Baker College will select ten current students to receive the Leadership Scholarship. Students will be selected based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• Evidence of community leadership through one of the following avenues:.
• Providing regular service or leadership to a community organization.
• Working full-time while balancing family and school obligations.
• Junior or senior grade level (a minimum of 60 earned semester credits) and pursuing a bachelor degree.
• A minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the fall semester.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded for $2500 (typically during the fall semester).

• Funds can be awarded during the summer if the student will not attend fall.
• Funds can divided into fall and spring semester based on student request.

Deadline
The 2018/2019 scholarship application deadline is April 15, 2018. The student must submit the following documents prior to the deadline to be considered for the scholarship:

• Completed scholarship application.
• A 250-500 word essay explaining why the student should be selected for the scholarship based on their commitment to community service or commitment to work and family.
• At least one letter of recommendation from the community organization or employer.

Scholarship recipients will be announced by May 15, 2018.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours during the summer or fall semester.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.

Application
Qualified students should complete the application (including their essay and letter of recommendation) through our Online Application Process. You will need to log in using your Baker credentials to access this application.

Eligibility
Baker College participates in the Muskegon Promise Scholarship program. For program eligibility details, please visit the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District website at http://www.muskegonisd.org/career-college/promise/

• Students must live within the boundaries of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD).
• Students must graduate from high school located within the boundaries of MAISD with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Students must apply for student aid using the FAFSA and complete the verification process.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount is set by the Muskegon Promise Scholarship program.

Deadline
There is no application. Students will be notified of eligibility by letter and asked to accept the award in writing each spring.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students will have a maximum of four years after high school graduation to use their Promise Scholarship award.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on allowable charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• Students must successfully complete their coursework and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to maintain eligibility for the scholarship.

Eligibility
Baker College will select five graduating high school seniors to receive the Presidential Scholarship. Students will be selected based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• The student must have at least a 3.8 GPA (based on a 4.0 GPA scale) by the end of their junior year or after the first semester of their senior year.
• The student must have earned at least a 1390 SAT score (or 30 ACT score).
• The student must submit the scholarship application and written essay explaining why they should be selected for the scholarship.
• The student must enroll and attend during the summer or fall semester after high school graduation.

Students who qualify for the Presidential Scholarship, but are not one of the five selected, will receive the Regents Scholarship.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will cover 100% of the tuition charges for up to 4 years. The total value is estimated at $46,000.

Deadline
The scholarship application deadline is December 15. The student must submit the following documents prior to December 15 to be considered for the scholarship during the upcoming school year:

• Completed & Paid Admissions Application.
• HS Transcript showing the minimum GPA requirements.
• SAT or ACT scores.
• Scholarship application & essay.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (exceptions are allowed when required based on program restrictions). If exceptions are made, the scholarship award amount will be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend during the summer semester. The award amount will be prorated if the student does not attend full time.
• For renewal, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Regents Scholarship to graduating high school seniors based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• The student must have at least a 3.5 GPA (based on a 4.0 GPA scale) by the end of their junior or senior year.
• The student must have earned at least a 1060 SAT score (or 21 ACT score).
• The student must enroll and attend during the summer or fall semester after high school graduation.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester). The scholarship is available for up to 4 years. The total value is estimated at $24,000.

Deadline
The scholarship deadline is March 1. The student must submit the following documents prior to March 1 to be considered for the scholarship during the upcoming school year:

• Completed & Paid Admissions Application.
• High School Transcript.
• SAT or ACT scores.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Register for a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (exceptions are allowed when required based on program restrictions). If exceptions are made, the scholarship award amount will be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend during the summer semester. The award amount will be prorated if the student does not attend full time.
• For renewal, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.

Eligibility

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MICHIGAN is a statewide scholarship program designed to help child care center teaching staff, preschool teachers, family child care providers, group home owners, center directors, early childhood professionals and administrators meet their professional development goals, while continuing their current employment in regulated early childhood and school age care settings T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MICHIGAN addresses two major challenges in the early education and care field – low wages and high turnover.
  
  The scholarship helps increase compensation and the retention of skilled teachers. The education level of child care providers is one of the most critical indicators of the quality of a child’s experiences in child care. Additional information is available at http://www.miaeyc.org/professional-development/t-e-a-c-h-scholarships/.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will cover up to six credit hours of tuition.

Deadline
The scholarship does not have a deadline. Applications are accepted at any time.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Additional information and the application are available on the TEACH website: http://www.miaeyc.org/professional-development/t-e-a-c-h-scholarships/.

Eligibility
The Taylor/Graystone Scholarship provides funding to Baker College students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship by serving their communities as leaders and volunteers while pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Security or Public Safety. Baker College will award the Taylor/Graystone Scholarship based on the following criteria:

• The Student must have a 3.0 GPA with junior level standing (60+ credit hours earned).
• Students must demonstrate academic achievement and will qualify based on one of the following:
  • At least two years of documented community service via a locally recognized community service organization.
  • Meet the qualifications to pursue a career in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or Public Safety fields.
• Complete a 500 word essay describing how you meet the criteria above.
• Provide two letters of recommendation from the following:
  • Community service organization.
  • Criminal justice/public safety organization.
  • College instructor.
  • Current employer.

Scholarship Amount
One scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $1000 to a student attending Baker College of Auburn Hills. Recipients will be awarded during the Fall semester.

Deadline
Applications will be available in the OneStop office at the Auburn Hills campus between January 1st and April 30th each year. The student must submit the following documents by April 30th to the Auburn Hills campus OneStop to be considered for the scholarship:

• Application.
• 500 word essay.
• Two letters of recommendation.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must attend at least part-time status (6 semester hours at the time of award).
• Must be attending Baker College of Auburn Hills campus at the time of the award.

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Transfer Scholarship to new Baker College students based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• The student must have earned at least 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university that are transferable to Baker College.
• Student must have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) at the prior college or university.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $3,000 per academic year ($1,500 per semester) for full time enrollment. The award amount is prorated for students who attend less than 12 credit hours. The scholarship is available for up to 3 years.

Deadline
The scholarship deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll as a new student. The student must submit the following documents prior to the deadline to be considered for the scholarship:

• Completed & Paid Admissions Application.
• Official College Transcripts showing the courses and cumulative GPA.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students are encouraged to register full time in order to receive the full scholarship award amount of $1,500 per semester. The student must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Students who register 6-8 credits will be awarded $750 per semester; students who register 9-11 credits will be awarded $1,125 per semester.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend during the summer semester.
• For renewal, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• To qualify, the student must be a new Baker College student (students who previously attended Baker College are not eligible).

Eligibility
Baker College will award the Trustees Transfer Scholarship to new Baker College students based on the following criteria:

• The student must be attending an undergraduate campus.
• The student must have earned at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university that are transferable to Baker College (or have earned an associate degree from an accredited college or university).
• Student must have achieved at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) at the prior college or university.

Scholarship Amount
The scholarship will be awarded at $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester) for full time enrollment. The award amount is prorated for students who attend less than 12 credit hours. The scholarship is available for up to 3 years.

Deadline
The scholarship deadline is 30 days prior to the start of the semester the student plans to enroll as a new student. The student must submit the following documents prior to the deadline to be considered for the scholarship:

• Completed & Paid Admissions Application.
• Official College Transcripts showing the courses and cumulative GPA.

Scholarship Requirements
To receive the scholarship funds, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students are encouraged to register full time in order to receive the full scholarship award amount of $3,000 per semester. The student must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Students who register 6-8 credits will be awarded $1,500 per semester; students who register 9-11 credits will be awarded $2,250 per semester.
• Summer registration is not required; however, funds will be awarded if students attend during the summer semester.
• For renewal, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester.
• Students receiving the scholarship will not be awarded other institutional aid or scholarships.
• Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid; however, financial need is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship amount is calculated based on tuition charges. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the other aid must be used first; the balance of unused portion of the scholarship is returned to the college.
• To qualify, the student must be a new Baker College student (students who previously attended Baker College are not eligible).