College is expensive and no one likes spending money, so why not give yourself a piggyback with a free paycheck?
Well, not exactly, but there’s a local way that college cost can go down—and you might not even know it.
Beaver Area is offering over $50,000 in college money through numerous scholarships. The scholarships are offered each year through the Beaver Area Education Foundation Scholarships (BAEF) and it’s an opportunity seniors won’t want to miss.
The BAEF prides itself in “supporting education, innovation, and the future of our District.”
The BAEF was established by the School Board and is a non-profit, tax exempt organization.
To be considered for any money, seniors need to meet a few requirements. Don’t worry, it’s easy!
First you must be a 2023 senior, and second you must apply through the high school webpage. That’s it. (Well, there’s a little more to it, but you’ve got this . . . )
On the website you will find the link under “District News.”
The link will lead you to a Google Form asking you to provide some personal information. You’ll have to fill out a few simple things like your hobbies, extracurriculars, career interests, etc.
Why such information? Well, many of the scholarships align with student interests and goals. Interested in the outdoors? There’s a scholarship. Hope to become a teacher? There’s a scholarship. Thinking about some sort of medical career? There’s a scholarship.
There are lots of BAEF scholarships. And scholarship amounts range from a few hundred dollars to $3000 of free money depending on the scholarship.
Once your personal information is complete, you will have to write an essay based on one of two prompt choices.
Many students agree essays can stink, but this one is extremely simple.
The only requirements for the essay is to follow the prompt and have a minimum of 250 words.
If this opportunity interests you (and it should!) and would like even more information, visit the guidance office and ask for Mrs. Belhumer.
Go get your free money—but don’t wait: the deadline is today!