Academic Scholarship Competition
A day celebrating accomplishments and exploring opportunities at Baker University. Participation is by invitation only.
Academic Scholarship Competition
The Academic Scholarship Competition is an invitation‑only event for high‑achieving admitted students. It’s your opportunity to engage with Baker faculty, showcase your academic strengths, and compete for some of our top academic awards. Eligible students are identified through their admission materials and receive a personalized invitation to participate.
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026
Finalist Interview Day: January 31, 2027
How to Register
Qualified candidates who have been admitted to the university will be sent an invitation. If you have received an invitation, please contact the Office of Admissions to register.
Competitive Scholarships & Prestigious Awards
Competition for Harter, Presidential, and Dean awards is held annually. The Lake and Howard scholarships are awarded in alternating years.
Edward Lin Harter & Sylvia Lloyd Harter Scholarship
Harter Scholars receive full tuition for four years at Baker and have the opportunity to spend a semester at Harlaxton College in England. This is Baker’s most prestigious award.
Eligibility is determined by GPA and ACT or SAT score. Qualified candidates who have been admitted to the university will be sent an invitation to visit campus and interact with faculty while competing for Baker’s highest scholarship.
Ada Hopkins Lake Endowed Scholarship
The Lake Scholarship includes full tuition, fees, on-campus housing, meals, and books for four years, provided the student maintain a minimum GPA. Students eligible for this need-based award will be notified in their acceptance packet. (Awarded every two years.)
Presidential & Dean Scholarships
Presidential and Dean scholarships are awarded based on participation in Academic Scholarship Competition Day and are in addition to other scholarships awarded by Baker University.
Eligibility for these scholarships is determined by GPA. Qualified candidates who have been admitted to the university will be sent an invitation to visit campus and interact with faculty while competing for these scholarships.
Joanne M. Howard, PhD, Endowed Scholarship
The Howard Scholarship is awarded to a woman pursuing a career in medicine (MD, DO, PA), pharmacy, professor of sciences, medical research, or pharmaceutical research. It is renewed annually if the student maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA and continues to meet the other criteria.
Eligibility for this need-based scholarship is determined by GPA and career plans. Qualified candidates who have been admitted to the university will be sent an invitation to visit campus and interview with faculty.
