Scholarships and Awards
Blue Mountain College maintains and offers a variety scholarships for the benefit of students attending the College. Many of the scholarships have been made available through the generous donations of alumni and friends of the College. Endowed and institutional scholarships are awarded based on recipients meeting the criteria for selection and shall be reflective of the diverse community of students attending the College. Athletic and music performance scholarships are based on ability demonstrated in tryouts or auditions.
To be considered for scholarships that require financial need, an applicant must have the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid—available at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa) processed no later than March 31.
A student must apply and be accepted for admission to Blue Mountain College before any scholarship application will be considered. High test scores on the ACT or SAT will enhance a student’s prospects for receiving a scholarship.
Minimum Requirements for Scholarships. Scholarship recipients must meet the following requirements: Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Blue Mountain College; must be seeking a degree at Blue Mountain College; must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 to be eligible for initial or renewal awards (some scholarships require a higher GPA).
Scholarship Applications. Scholarship application forms are available from the Office of Admissions or on the BMC Web site (https://bmc.edu/Financial-Aid-Forms). Students interested in being considered for a scholarship should complete and submit the following:
Current Students--Application not required, but a current FAFSA must be on file with the Office of Financial Aid (FAFSA available at www.fafsa.gov).
New Students--College Admission Application, a current FAFSA, and a General Scholarship Application, available on the BMC Web site (https://bmc.edu/Financial-Aid-Forms).