BCPS-GVSU Health and Teacher Education Pipeline Scholarship
The GVSU/BCPS Pipeline Scholarship Program provided full scholarships to Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS) graduates who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in either Nursing, Health Professions, Teacher Education, or STEM, and encouraged recipients to pursue experiential learning and career opportunities in Battle Creek.
Starting in 2020, the program has grown to a total of 46 Pipeline scholars, including the final cohort of 18 freshman entering in Fall 2023.
In the future, we are excited to continue to welcome Battle Creek Public Schools students to campus through the new Bearcat Advantage program.
José Hernandez- Chavez
Graduate, Battle Creek Central High School '20
Information Technology major
Avery Circa
Graduate, Battle Creek Central High School '22
Education major
Noah Prysock
Graduate, Battle Creek Central High School '22
Psychology major
Lalro Mawii
Graduate, Battle Creek Central High School '22
Nursing major
Alaysha Cannon
Graduate, Battle Creek Central High School '21
Biomedical Sciences major
Pipeline Scholars Highlights and Accomplishments
Meet the Pipeline Scholars Peer Mentors
The Peer Mentoring Program is a year-long program that assists the Pipeline Scholarship program in adding an extra layer of support for students during their path to graduation at Grand Valley State University. Incoming freshmen are paired with returning Pipeline Scholars (Peer mentors). Peer mentors serve in a unique position in the Mentorship Program, providing mentorship to incoming GVSU-BCPS Pipeline Scholars, while simultaneously receiving mentorship from GVSU faculty or staff if desired
Peer Mentors assist new students in navigating the university, campus involvement, and also collaborate in setting goals. Goals may be related to personal, academic, or career development.
Alaysha Cannon, Cohort 2
Nani Leakehe, Cohort 2
Jonah Hurtado-Macias, Cohort 1
Darryl Gee, Cohort 1
Jacob Avalos, Cohort 1
Jose Hernandez-Chavez, Cohort 1
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Newest Battle Creek pipeline scholars recognized during celebration
"Eighteen high school seniors from Battle Creek Public Schools were welcomed into the Laker community during a May 5 celebration for a pipeline scholars program. The students are the fourth cohort since the program was established in 2020. Nearly 50 students have now enrolled at Grand Valley after receiving the BCPS Health and Teacher Education Pipeline Scholarship".
Learn more by reading this GV Forum article.
Students credit Battle Creek Pipeline Program with helping them transition to college life
"Lalro Mawii was one of 12 students from Battle Creek Central High School selected last year for the Battle Creek Public Schools Health and Teacher Education Pipeline Scholarship program. Now in the program's third year, students will receive funding to cover tuition, fees, housing, and dining, plus a book stipend for eight semesters".
Learn more by reading this GV Forum article.
Battle Creek high school students earn scholarships through W.K. Kellogg Partnership
Six high school seniors from Battle Creek interested in pursuing education, nursing or health professions received scholarships to attend Grand Valley in fall 2020 through a partnership among the university, Battle Creek Public Schools and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Learn more by reading this GV Next article.
Questions? The Battle Creek Regional Outreach Center is here to help you! If you would like to schedule an appointment for assistance, please contact our Career Navigators Sara Reed ([email protected]) or Estefany Paniagua-Pardo ([email protected])