According to a 2018 CNBC publication, 70% of US college students graduate with a significant amount of debt, and collectively hold about $1.5 trillion in student loans. Bay Atlantic University believes in high-quality, affordable education, and wants to be part of the solution towards debt-free education.
As part of our “Debt-Free DC” Initiative, BAU will offer all DC, MD, and VA metro-area residents a 70% tuition scholarship in order to reduce the burden of student loans. Thus, making the remaining tuition affordable, and eliminating the student’s need to apply for financial assistance.
Who can apply for the Merit-based Scholarship?
All DC, MD, and VA metro-area residents are eligible.
How can I Apply for the Debt-Free DC Scholarship?
- Apply to BAU at https://baucommunity.force.com/bayatlantic/s/
- Meet the below criteria
- Submit your scholarship to your admission’s officer or email it to [email protected] with the subject line: Debt-Free DC Scholarship / (First name) (Last name) (Degree program)
Undergraduate Applicants Must:
- Have a valid DC, MD, and VA metro-area license or identification card
- Have a CGPA 2.5 or higher
- Complete the Scholarship Essay
Graduate Applicants Must:
- Have valid DC, MD, and VA metro-area license or Identification card
- Have CGPA 2.75 or higher
- Submit Scholarship Essay
Scholarship Essay Question:
Graduating debt-free may seem like a dream. However, DC has witnessed dreams come true throughout its history. Upon receiving this scholarship opportunity, describe a dream you wish to achieve and how you will help others in your community to achieve their dreams as well.
*More questions? Contact your academic advisor or email [email protected]
