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At Baker College, we believe in the transformative power of education and the extraordinary potential within each student. We also realize every student’s financial situation is unique. Combined with other forms of financial aid, scholarships are an excellent resource to help pay for college.
If you’re new to Baker College, please contact our admissions team at [email protected] or (855) 487-7888. If you’re a current student and would like to explore scholarship opportunities, please contact an advisor at [email protected] or (989) 729-3911.
Past Semesters
The scholarships below are available for the Fall 2025-Summer 2026 academic year. Scholarships for Fall 2024-Summer 2025 are available here.
Highlighted Scholarships for Fall 2025
Undergraduate Scholarships
Presidential Scholars Award
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (amount prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (amount prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Academic Distinction
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester (maximum of $4,500 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester (maximum of $4,500 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Scholars of Tomorrow
Award Amount: Up to $750 per semester (maximum of $2,250 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 2.5-2.99 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $750 per semester (maximum of $2,250 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 2.5-2.99 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Dual Enrollment Presidential Scholars Award
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Attended Baker College Dual Enrollment, Direct Credit or Early Middle College Program.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Attended Baker College Dual Enrollment, Direct Credit or Early Middle College Program.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Dual Enrollment Academic Distinction
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester (maximum of $4,500 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Attended Baker College Dual Enrollment, Direct Credit or Early Middle College Program.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester (maximum of $4,500 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Attended Baker College Dual Enrollment, Direct Credit or Early Middle College Program.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Dual Enrollment Scholars of Tomorrow
Award Amount: Up to $750 per semester (maximum of $2,250 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Attended Baker College Dual Enrollment, Direct Credit or Early Middle College Program.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 2.5-2.99 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $750 per semester (maximum of $2,250 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Attended Baker College Dual Enrollment, Direct Credit or Early Middle College Program.
- Enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with a 2.5-2.99 grade point average.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Bright Futures Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $1,250 per semester (maximum of $3,750 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll 5 or more years after high school graduation with at least a 2.5 grade point average or a completed GED.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $1,250 per semester (maximum of $3,750 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Enroll 5 or more years after high school graduation with at least a 2.5 grade point average or a completed GED.
- Fewer than 12 college credits earned after high school graduation.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Transfer Scholarships
We take pride in serving a diverse population of transfer students, striving to make the process as easy and seamless as possible by providing generous transfer equivalencies. Discover why hundreds of students transfer to Baker each year.
Transfer Platinum Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited college/university with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited college/university with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Transfer Gold Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited college/university with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited college/university with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Transfer Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per semester (maximum of $3,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited college/university with a 2.5-2.99 grade point average.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per semester (maximum of $3,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited college/university with a 2.5-2.99 grade point average.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Program and Activity Scholarships
Find additional scholarship opportunities based on your area of study, engagement on campus, and participation in activities and sports.
These scholarships can be stacked with other undergraduate scholarships (not to exceed total cost of tuition, fees, housing and books).
Baker Alumni-Sponsored Study Abroad Scholarship
Award Amount: $500-$1,500 to be paid during the semester the student is attending their study or intern abroad experience.
- A limited number of scholarships are available
- The scholarship amount will be determined based on the study/intern abroad program costs and financial need
The Baker College Alumni Community offers this scholarship to provide students with additional funding to support their study or intern abroad experience.
Eligibility
- Attending an undergraduate program and will enroll in a study or intern abroad program.
- Completed at least one semester at Baker College with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Complete the FAFSA application process.
- Apply for at least one AIFS Study Abroad Scholarship.
- Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
- Students will be selected for this scholarship based on a review of their application submission and financial need.
- The student’s Baker College account balance must be in good standing at the time of scholarship disbursement.
- Complete the scholarship application (including intended program and courses) by the priority deadline listed below (applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered if scholarship funds remain available).
Priority Deadlines
- Fall Semester: Priority Deadline March 15, Initial Selection April 1
- Spring Semester: Priority Deadline August 15, Initial Selection September 1
- Summer Semester: Priority Deadline February 15, Initial Selection March 1
Award Amount: $500-$1,500 to be paid during the semester the student is attending their study or intern abroad experience.
- A limited number of scholarships are available
- The scholarship amount will be determined based on the study/intern abroad program costs and financial need
Eligibility
- Attending an undergraduate program and will enroll in a study or intern abroad program.
- Completed at least one semester at Baker College with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Complete the FAFSA application process.
- Apply for at least one AIFS Study Abroad Scholarship.
- Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
- Students will be selected for this scholarship based on a review of their application submission and financial need.
- The student’s Baker College account balance must be in good standing at the time of scholarship disbursement.
- Complete the scholarship application (including intended program and courses) by the priority deadline listed below (applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered if scholarship funds remain available).
Priority Deadlines
- Fall Semester: Priority Deadline March 15, Initial Selection April 1
- Spring Semester: Priority Deadline August 15, Initial Selection September 1
- Summer Semester: Priority Deadline February 15, Initial Selection March 1
BC Housing Scholarship
Award Amount: Established annually based on housing charges
- First Year: $1,250 per semester (maximum of $2,500)
- Second Year: 50% of standard housing charge, estimated $1,250 (maximum of $2,500)
- Third Year: 25% of standard housing charge, estimated $625 per semester (maximum of $1,250)
- Eligibility determined upon initial or reentry undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Must reside in Baker College housing at the Owosso, Cadillac or Port Huron campuses.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Must be under 25 years old at the start of the semester.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for the minimum number of credit hours required to reside in Baker College housing (typically 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable for two additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Not available for the summer semester.
Award Amount: Established annually based on housing charges
- First Year: $1,250 per semester (maximum of $2,500)
- Second Year: 50% of standard housing charge, estimated $1,250 (maximum of $2,500)
- Third Year: 25% of standard housing charge, estimated $625 per semester (maximum of $1,250)
- Eligibility determined upon initial or reentry undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Must reside in Baker College housing at the Owosso, Cadillac or Port Huron campuses.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Must be under 25 years old at the start of the semester.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for the minimum number of credit hours required to reside in Baker College housing (typically 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable for two additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Not available for the summer semester.
Dependent of Active Military Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $500 per semester (maximum of $1,500 per year)
Available to dependent students whose parent is serving active duty military, a member of the National Guard or in the Reserve.
- Eligibility determined upon undergraduate enrollment as a new student to Baker College.
- Provided copy of parent’s Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to verify eligibility.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $500 per semester (maximum of $1,500 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon undergraduate enrollment as a new student to Baker College.
- Provided copy of parent’s Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to verify eligibility.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Esports Club Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $500 (one-time award)
- Eligible after active membership and participation in the Esports Club for a 16 week semester and earning a minimum of 12 credit hours.
- Continued active participation and membership in the Esports Club.
- Scholarship awarded for the semester following eligibility.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours for the semester of award.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
Award Amount: Up to $500 (one-time award)
- Eligible after active membership and participation in the Esports Club for a 16 week semester and earning a minimum of 12 credit hours.
- Continued active participation and membership in the Esports Club.
- Scholarship awarded for the semester following eligibility.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours for the semester of award.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
Esports Varsity Scholarship
Award Amount: Maximum award amount varies based on rankings:
- Level 1 will cover tuition, student and program fees, housing and provide an allowance for books and supplies each semester (including summer).
- Level 2 will cover 50% of tuition, student and program fees, housing and provide an allowance for books and supplies each semester (including summer).
- Selection of this scholarship and renewal is determined annually based on maintained athletic and academic eligibility and continued participation on The Swarm Varsity Team.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate, bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is determined based on institutional charges not covered by other sources of financial aid, VA or other resources.
- The allowance for books and supplies will be determined each year based on the average book costs. Level 2 scholarship recipients will be awarded 50% of the book allowance.
- Students receiving the Esports Varsity Scholarship are not eligible for other Baker College funded scholarships.
- Typically scholarship funds will not be refunded to the student. Book allowance funds not spent at the Baker College bookstore may be refunded to the student to assist with additional books and supply purchases.
Award Amount: Maximum award amount varies based on rankings:
- Level 1 will cover tuition, student and program fees, housing and provide an allowance for books and supplies each semester (including summer).
- Level 2 will cover 50% of tuition, student and program fees, housing and provide an allowance for books and supplies each semester (including summer).
- Selection of this scholarship and renewal is determined annually based on maintained athletic and academic eligibility and continued participation on The Swarm Varsity Team.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate, bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is determined based on institutional charges not covered by other sources of financial aid, VA or other resources.
- The allowance for books and supplies will be determined each year based on the average book costs. Level 2 scholarship recipients will be awarded 50% of the book allowance.
- Students receiving the Esports Varsity Scholarship are not eligible for other Baker College funded scholarships.
- Typically scholarship funds will not be refunded to the student. Book allowance funds not spent at the Baker College bookstore may be refunded to the student to assist with additional books and supply purchases.
First Generation Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $250 per semester (maximum of $750 per year)
Baker considers first generation as students whom neither parent(s) nor guardians have attained a college degree at the Bachelor’s level or beyond.
- Eligibility determined upon undergraduate enrollment as a new student to Baker College.
- Enroll as a first-generation college student (fall 2024 or later): neither parent(s) nor guardians have attained a college degree at the Bachelor’s level or beyond.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $250 per semester (maximum of $750 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon undergraduate enrollment as a new student to Baker College.
- Enroll as a first-generation college student (fall 2024 or later): neither parent(s) nor guardians have attained a college degree at the Bachelor’s level or beyond.
- Enroll in a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 4 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Michigan Board of Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount: Amount and number of scholarships available will be determined based on the level of funding received from the state of Michigan.
- The student must be accepted into the Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree Program.
- The student intends to practice as a nurse in the State of Michigan.
- The student is not in receipt of a full scholarship from another source.
- The student must be a permanent resident in the state of Michigan.
- If the student is licensed as a nurse, they must hold an unencumbered Michigan license to practice nursing.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Complete the scholarship application by June 1st.
Award Amount: Amount and number of scholarships available will be determined based on the level of funding received from the state of Michigan.
- The student must be accepted into the Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree Program.
- The student intends to practice as a nurse in the State of Michigan.
- The student is not in receipt of a full scholarship from another source.
- The student must be a permanent resident in the state of Michigan.
- If the student is licensed as a nurse, they must hold an unencumbered Michigan license to practice nursing.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Complete the scholarship application by June 1st.
Taylor/Graystone Business Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 (typically paid during the fall semester, may be used for the summer, upon request)
- Currently attending an undergraduate campus.
- Earned 60 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Complete the scholarship application prior to May 1 for priority consideration.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 (typically paid during the fall semester, may be used for the summer, upon request)
- Currently attending an undergraduate campus.
- Earned 60 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Complete the scholarship application prior to May 1 for priority consideration.
Taylor/Graystone Cyberdefense Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 (typically paid during the fall semester, may be used for the summer, upon request)
- Currently attending an undergraduate campus.
- Earned 60 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology and Cybersecurity program.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Complete the scholarship application prior to May 1st for priority consideration.
- This scholarship deadline has been extended until June 1, 2025.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 (typically paid during the fall semester, may be used for the summer, upon request)
- Currently attending an undergraduate campus.
- Earned 60 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology and Cybersecurity program.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Complete the scholarship application prior to May 1st for priority consideration.
- This scholarship deadline has been extended until June 1, 2025.
The Auto Diesel Institute, Frederick and Dorothy Baker Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester (maximum of $3,000)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment.
- Must be pursuing a certificate or associate degree offered through the Auto Diesel Institute (ADI).
- Must have a 2.5 high school or college cumulative grade point average.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Scholarship must be used in consecutive semesters.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester (maximum of $3,000)
- Eligibility determined upon initial undergraduate enrollment.
- Must be pursuing a certificate or associate degree offered through the Auto Diesel Institute (ADI).
- Must have a 2.5 high school or college cumulative grade point average.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Scholarship must be used in consecutive semesters.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
The Culinary Institute of Michigan, Porter Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $4,000)
- A limited number of scholarships are available to new and continuing students.
- New students: enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Continuing students: earned a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average by the end of spring semester.
- Enroll in a degree program offered at the Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM).
- Complete the FAFSA application process.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Complete the scholarship application prior to June 1st for priority consideration.
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $4,000)
- A limited number of scholarships are available to new and continuing students.
- New students: enroll within 5 years of high school graduation with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Continuing students: earned a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average by the end of spring semester.
- Enroll in a degree program offered at the Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM).
- Complete the FAFSA application process.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Complete the scholarship application prior to June 1st for priority consideration.
Alumni and Reentry Baker Scholarships
Baker Alumni who have earned an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree can earn funding based on their GPA.
Students who previously attended Baker College but weren’t able to complete their bachelor’s degree may qualify for funds through our Back 2 Baker Scholarship. Apply today for free.
Bachelor Alumni Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies based on grade point average earned for prior associate degree:
- 3.5 GPA (Platinum Level): $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- 3.0-3.49 GPA (Gold Level): $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- 2.5-2.99 GPA: $1,000 per semester (maximum of $3,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon re-enrollment to Baker College in a bachelor degree program.
- Earned an associate or bachelor degree from Baker College with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 2 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with other enrollment or reentry scholarships.
Award Amount: Varies based on grade point average earned for prior associate degree:
- 3.5 GPA (Platinum Level): $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- 3.0-3.49 GPA (Gold Level): $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- 2.5-2.99 GPA: $1,000 per semester (maximum of $3,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon re-enrollment to Baker College in a bachelor degree program.
- Earned an associate or bachelor degree from Baker College with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 2 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with other enrollment or reentry scholarships.
Doctorate Alumni Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial enrollment into a Baker College Doctorate Degree program.
- Earned a Baker College bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA or master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 9 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Students attending St. Francis School of Law are not eligible.
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial enrollment into a Baker College Doctorate Degree program.
- Earned a Baker College bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA or master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 9 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- Students attending St. Francis School of Law are not eligible.
Graduate Alumni Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial enrollment into a Baker College Master’s Degree program.
- Earned a bachelor’s degree with Baker College with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 9 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon initial enrollment into a Baker College Master’s Degree program.
- Earned a bachelor’s degree with Baker College with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 9 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
Back 2 Baker Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies based on combined college grade point average:
- 3.5 GPA (Platinum Level): $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- 3.0-3.49 GPA (Gold Level): $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- 2.5-2.99 GPA: $1,000 per semester (maximum of $3,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon reentry undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with other enrollment or alumni scholarships.
Award Amount: Varies based on combined college grade point average:
- 3.5 GPA (Platinum Level): $3,000 per semester (maximum of $9,000 per year)
- 3.0-3.49 GPA (Gold Level): $2,000 per semester (maximum of $6,000 per year)
- 2.5-2.99 GPA: $1,000 per semester (maximum of $3,000 per year)
- Eligibility determined upon reentry undergraduate enrollment to Baker College.
- Complete the FAFSA application process annually.
- Register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (award prorated if less than 12 credits).
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Renewable until graduation or up to 3 additional years with continuous enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is based on institutional charges and will not be refunded to the student.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with other enrollment or alumni scholarships.
Specialty Program Pricing
Students attending the Nursing (RN to BSN), Nursing (RN to MSN), or Master of Science Information Systems programs are not eligible for Baker College Scholarships due to specialty program pricing. Visit the Tuition page for details.
We’re Here to Help
If you’re new to Baker College, please contact our admissions team at [email protected] or (855) 487-7888.
If you’re a current student and would like to explore scholarship opportunities, please contact an advisor at [email protected] or (989) 729-3911.
