Scholarships

For 2026 there will be two scholarships of $1,500 each awarded to graduating seniors of Bay Port High School, who reside in the Howard-Suamico School District. 

Applications are:

• Available from a Bay Port High School counselor.  
• Due April 25th and submitted to a Bay Port counselor.

Scholarships are awarded by a committee, considering the following criteria; GPA, class ranking, extracurricular activities, community service, work experience, and leadership abilities.

An awarded scholarship qualifies to be distributed upon completion of the first semester at a university or technical school and with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5. 

Contact Christina Kabara with any questions at: christina@kabaralaw.com or 920-434-0777

2026 Optimist Essay Scholarship Competition    

2026 Optimist Essay Scholarship Competition   

Topic this year’s:” How Does An Optimistic Mindset Change My Tomorrow?”

There will be three Howard-Suamico Club level winners with first place receiving a $250 scholarship and 2nd and 3rd place each receiving a medallion. 1st place will advance to district competition where a $2,500 college scholarship will be awarded.

• The contest is open to students under the age of 19 as of October 1, at the start of the current school year and not enrolled as a degree seeking student at a post-secondary institution. There is no minimum age.
• Bay Port High School Student must reside in within the Howard-Suamico School District boundaries.
• Each contestant must prepare his or her own essay.
• Essay must be between 700 and 800 words.

Please see complete contest rules on the application form. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

Contact: Mary Joan O’Leary at  mjoleary2020@gmail.som