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George R. Davidson Educational Scholarship

Bay Area Community Foundation

The George R. Davidson Scholarship was established with BACF in 1985. The scholarship was developed by Mrs. Jane Davidson in memory of her late husband, George, and his contributions to the community. The program aims to assist Bay County graduates in obtaining a college education.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicant must be a High School graduate.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Applicant must be a Bay County resident.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Applicant must be a High School graduate who has not yet attended a post-high school institution.

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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