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Elizabeth C. Heath Scholarship

Bay Area Community Foundation

Elizabeth C. Heath Scholarship was established in honor of Elizabeth who is a native of Bay City. For 35 years, Elizabeth taught Kindergarten and first-grade classes at Kolb and McKinley Schools. She found fulfillment in her work and enjoyed the innocence of the children.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be completing last year of an Associates or Bachelors Degree.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Applicant must be a Bay County resident.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write an essay describing your most meaningful achievement(s), how they relate to your future goals, and why you are deserving of a scholarship. The essay must be between 2,500-3,000 characters (spaces do count).
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation at least one letter must be school-related and one letter may be personal or professional.
  • Other Materials:
    Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive free PELL grant information and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. There are three forms of confirmation pages that can be accepted, but we only need one: the page that is displayed immediately after submission, the email that is sent to you after submission, or the first page of your Student Aid Report (SAR).

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