When is the 2024-2025 scholarship application deadline?
Applications were due Friday, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.
How do I request my transcript?
High school transcripts can be requested online at https://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us under the "I Want To" tab.
How can I be considered for scholarships with a "financial need" requirement?
Students applying for scholarships awarded based on financial need must complete the standard FAFSA Form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and attach a PDF of their FAFSA Submission Summary as part of the BCSC application. The FAFSA is available for download at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please review the BCSC Scholarship Book carefully to learn which scholarships consider financial need as an award factor.
Please see "Applying for Need-Based Scholarships" on the Application Forms page for more detailed information.
Do not wait until the last minute to complete your FAFSA! The BCSC application is time-sensitive, and the financial information may take longer.
Are references really important?
YES! Please follow the requirements carefully as provided on the Application Forms page. All applicants must submit two references. *This is very important — a missing reference can result in denial of scholarship consideration.
How do I know what scholarships are available from BCSC?
The BCSC Scholarship Book contains descriptions of all scholarships currently administered by the Baraboo Community Scholarship Corporation.
The BCSC Scholarship Book provides detailed information. Copies of our sourcebook are also available in the Baraboo High School Student Services Office.
How do I decide which scholarships to apply for?
You do not have to apply for individual BCSC scholarships. By completing a single BCSC application, you will be considered for all BCSC scholarships for which you meet the criteria. To increase your chance of receiving a scholarship, complete all portions of the application and highlight the attributes you think are applicable.
Do I need to have a major in mind to apply for scholarships?
You do not need to have a specific major in mind, but declaring areas of interest will help our Selection Committee match you to potential scholarships. Giving BCSC an idea of what interests you will increase your chances of getting a scholarship.
When will I find out if I received a BCSC scholarship?
Scholarships awarded by BCSC are announced at the Baraboo High School Honors Night.
How do I receive my scholarship funds?
There are two options to receive your scholarship funds:
1. Complete the Recipient Request Form for payment of the scholarship
You will need to do the following to submit the request:
Copy of the thank you note you sent to the Scholarship Donor.
Proof of registration (Proof of registration may be satisfied by a copy of your class schedule if it shows the number of credits taken.)
Cost of schooling (tuition and housing, if applicable), this is best shown with a bill from your school, and
Please provide your school's billing office's mailing address and student ID number. The school's bill-paying mailing address is essential because your check will go directly to your school's bursar's office, and your student ID number is crucial to making sure our payment is appropriately credited to your account!
*Scholarship payments begin after July 1st of each year. If your scholarship is paid in two installments, a second request form should be completed after your second-semester enrollment information is available.
2. To claim your funds, send proof of registration and your completed Recipient Request Form for Scholarship Payment to BCSC, P.O. Box 380, Baraboo, WI 53913. This form will be given to you on Honors Night.
*Scholarship payments begin after July 1st of each year. If your scholarship is paid in two installments, a second request, including proof of registration, should be mailed to BCSC after your second-semester enrollment information is available.