Hugh G. Hanson Memorial Scholarship

Bay Area Community Foundation

The Hugh G. Hanson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school senior with minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be Bay County resident.

Age/Grade Level:
High school senior or recent graduate
Minimum GPA:
3.0
Financial Need:
Required
Other Academic Requirements:
Minimum of 9 credit hours the proceeding fall
Residence:
Bay County resident
School:
Have attended one of the following Bay County schools for all 4 years of high school: All Saints Central High School, Bay Arenac Community High School, Bay City Central High School, Bay City Western High School, Garber High School, John Glenn High School, Pinconning Area High School, Wenona Center
College:
Attend either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University for a minimum of 9 credit hours the proceeding fall.
Miscellaneous:
Be a first-generation student (neither parent nor legal guardian that the student lives with has obtained a Bachelors Degree)Have been a resident of Bay County for 6 years

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. 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:
A portrait of the applicant.