How many scholarships does Blackhawk Scholarship Fund give out each year?
We generally give out several scholarships a year, although it varies slightly year to year, depending on the number of qualified applications we receive. Our scholarships are a 1 year scholarship.
Do you fund scholarships for Graduate Students?
Getting an undergraduate degree and continuing on to graduate school is certainly a big success. While the BSF applauds those accomplishments, we are currently not offering scholarships for graduate studies. We have such an overwhelming demand for BSF scholarships that we are concentrating on funding our at-need girls in the undergraduate area at the current time.
Your minimum GPA is 3.5 unweighted. My GPA is close, but Iʼm not at that level yet. Can I still apply?
Unfortunately, we have to be firm on our 3.5 unweighted GPA requirement, due to the number of qualified applicants that apply each year. We encourage you to work hard for the rest of this semester, and get your GPA as high as you can. If you reach that 3.5 mark before the deadline, please go ahead and apply! Donʼt forget we will need a copy of your transcript with your GPA listed.
Can I apply for other scholarships if I apply for a BSF scholarship?
Most definitely yes! College is an expensive undertaking and we understand our girls who are at need are funding their education in a variety of ways, through academic scholarships, work/study grants etc. We are more than willing to work with you to make sure our scholarship will not interfere with any other funding you are receiving.
My college does not require an essay. Do I need to write a separate essay to submit with the BSF scholarship application?
No. If you are applying to one of the few colleges that does not require you to submit an essay with your application, you can submit a graded English essay from a current high school or junior college class instead. What we are looking for is a sample of your writing skills and your thought process.
How can I tell if I fit your financial need requirements?
We have found financial need means different things to different people, depending on each familyʼs unique situation and dynamics. Financial need is not only determined by the familyʼs income level, but also any extenuating circumstances, hardships, unusual medical bills, etc. There is no firm or fast formula to determine if you are truly “in need”. All applicants for BSF scholarships will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine if they fit our financial need requirements. The required letter from parents/guardians should fully explain your familyʼs financial situation so we can best determine your need for scholarship funding.
For more information or questions not covered by our website, please contact us or send an email to: [email protected]
We generally give out several scholarships a year, although it varies slightly year to year, depending on the number of qualified applications we receive. Our scholarships are a 1 year scholarship.
Do you fund scholarships for Graduate Students?
Getting an undergraduate degree and continuing on to graduate school is certainly a big success. While the BSF applauds those accomplishments, we are currently not offering scholarships for graduate studies. We have such an overwhelming demand for BSF scholarships that we are concentrating on funding our at-need girls in the undergraduate area at the current time.
Your minimum GPA is 3.5 unweighted. My GPA is close, but Iʼm not at that level yet. Can I still apply?
Unfortunately, we have to be firm on our 3.5 unweighted GPA requirement, due to the number of qualified applicants that apply each year. We encourage you to work hard for the rest of this semester, and get your GPA as high as you can. If you reach that 3.5 mark before the deadline, please go ahead and apply! Donʼt forget we will need a copy of your transcript with your GPA listed.
Can I apply for other scholarships if I apply for a BSF scholarship?
Most definitely yes! College is an expensive undertaking and we understand our girls who are at need are funding their education in a variety of ways, through academic scholarships, work/study grants etc. We are more than willing to work with you to make sure our scholarship will not interfere with any other funding you are receiving.
My college does not require an essay. Do I need to write a separate essay to submit with the BSF scholarship application?
No. If you are applying to one of the few colleges that does not require you to submit an essay with your application, you can submit a graded English essay from a current high school or junior college class instead. What we are looking for is a sample of your writing skills and your thought process.
How can I tell if I fit your financial need requirements?
We have found financial need means different things to different people, depending on each familyʼs unique situation and dynamics. Financial need is not only determined by the familyʼs income level, but also any extenuating circumstances, hardships, unusual medical bills, etc. There is no firm or fast formula to determine if you are truly “in need”. All applicants for BSF scholarships will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine if they fit our financial need requirements. The required letter from parents/guardians should fully explain your familyʼs financial situation so we can best determine your need for scholarship funding.
For more information or questions not covered by our website, please contact us or send an email to: [email protected]
