Bel Air Middle School Carson Scholars Fund Scholarship Information
BAMS students eligible for the Carsons Scholarship (3.75 GPA or higher) were notified during the week of December 2nd. If students have questions or are in need of help with their essay to win our school's nomination, please have them visit the Counseling Office.
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS!
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Students at Bel Air Middle School that have earned a 3.75 GPA or higher, excluding all unified arts, physical education, and performance music classes, have been invited to express their interest in becoming a Carson Scholar nominee. Each school is only allowed one new nomination each year, so the competition will be strong at Bel Air Middle School!
The Carson Scholars Fund wishes to recognize students in grades 4-11 who exemplify academic excellence and display strong humanitarian qualities. These qualities should be demonstrated through involvement in community service beyond the requirements of Harford County Public Schools.
Scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship invested towards a four-year college or university. In addition, they will receive an Olympic-sized medal, certificate of achievement, an invitation to be honored at a regional awards banquet, and will also be recognized by our school in the display of a trophy highlighting the student’s achievement.
If you are awarded the BAMS nomination, The Carson’s Scholars application will need to be completed online by Monday, January 13, 2025. The application will include an essay, description of community service activities, submission of report card, teacher recommendation and biographical information. Winners and non-winners will be notified at the beginning of March 2025. If you would like more information pertaining to the Carson Scholars Fund, please visit www.carsonscholars.org.
If you are interested in becoming a nominee, please reference the Carson Scholarship Qualifying Essay document for instructions on how to submit an essay. BAMS student essays to be considered for our Carson’s nomination for 2024-2025 are due to the Counseling Office by Dec. 13, 2024. The information will be collected and reviewed by a committee of Bel Air Middle School staff, and one nominee will be chosen. The chosen nominee will be notified prior to winter break so that there is ample time to complete the application.