Application Deadline is February 28, 2025
References
You must provide TWO references. Applications with missing references will not be considered. Choose references who know you, your character, and/or your work ethic, and then notify your reference writer that they will be receiving a request from you for a reference. Some examples may include teacher, coach, work supervisor, volunteer leader, pastor, neighbor, etc. These are only examples; your choices may differ.
Letters of recommendation must be received on or before February 28, 2025.
Recommendations can be sent in two ways:
1. Click the button below to send the reference form directly (via email). The reference writer then completes the form automatically attached to the student’s application.
2. Email with STUDENT’S NAME in the subject line to barabooscholarships@gmail.com
Applying for Financial Need-Based Scholarships
If you are interested in being considered for any BCSC-administered scholarship with a financial need requirement, you must complete the standard FAFSA Form and provide a copy of the official SAR (Student Aid Report) compiled by this organization. In addition, please submit the following four figures you have reported to this organization in the space below: Adjusted Gross Income, Net Worth, Number in Family and Number in College.
If you do not complete a FAFSA form and provide the proper documentation, you will NOT be considered for scholarships that require financial need. Please note that “As Reported by the IRS” is not an acceptable response. We need actual numbers to process your application.
The FAFSA Form is available online at fafsa.ed.gov. You will need data from your 2021 or 2022 Federal Income Tax returns. After you complete your worksheet, it will take the agency several days to process your information before you can print your official SAR. You must provide BCSC with a copy of your official 3-page SAR. A certificate stating that you completed the FAFSA Form is not acceptable. Print your application before you submit it so you have a copy of all the data you submitted.
Make sure you follow all directions carefully and provide all requested information, or your submission will be disqualified.
Please note: After you complete the FAFSA form, it may take several days to get a “PIN number” and to process your application. You will need two PIN codes: one for the parents and one for the student. You can apply for your PIN codes at any time. (You may want to do this immediately.) These special PIN codes are needed to print your SAR.
Next, provide BCSC with the following four figures as reported on your FAFSA application:
- Adjusted Gross Income
- Net Worth
- Number in Family
- Number in College
Questions?
Email BCSC at barabooscholarships@gmail.com or contact the BHS Student Services office.