Battle Creek Scholars Program
2025-26 Battle Creek Scholars and Staff
Background
The Pipeline Scholarship Program launched in 2020 through a partnership between the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek Public Schools, and Grand Valley State University. Full scholarships were awarded to graduates of Battle Creek Central High School. The program also encouraged recipients to engage in experiential learning and career opportunities in Battle Creek. What began with just six Pipeline Scholars in 2020 grew to 60 scholars by 2023. The Pipeline Scholarship Program accepted its final cohort in 2023, and today's Battle Creek Scholars program includes students who came to GVSU via both the Pipeline Scholarship and the Bearcat Advantage program.
Benefits of the Battle Creek Scholar Program
- Individualized Academic Plans
- Summer Orientation
- Financial Literacy
- Academic Workshops
- Career Readiness
- Personal Support
- Supplemental academic advising
- Secondary admission assistance
- Course scheduling assistance
- Graduate school counseling
- Study skills assistance
- Professional and career development
- Time management assistance
- Financial Aid counseling
- Educational planning & goal setting
- Social and cultural events
- Peer Mentorship
- Internship assistance
Internships and Job Placements
BC Scholars are making an impact in Battle Creek!
Our Scholars have turned valuable internship experiences into full-time careers with leading organizations. These opportunities have helped launch their professional journeys at outstanding institutions, including:
- Bronson Healthcare (Battle Creek)
- Veterans Affairs Health Care (Battle Creek)
- Grace Health (Battle Creek)
- NovaCare Rehabilitation (Battle Creek)
- Battle Creek Visitor’s Bureau
- Starr Commonwealth (Calhoun County)
- Duncan Aviation (Battle Creek)
- Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce
- Battle Creek Public Schools
- Small Business Development Office (Battle Creek)
From healthcare to education, aviation to community development, Battle Creek Scholars are making a difference in their hometown.
The Impact of the BCPS/GVSU Pipeline Scholarship
2025 Battle Creek Scholars Graduation
GV Next Story: BC Interns
Program Highlights
Noah at Michigan Listens
New Battle Creek Scholars
Estefany, Noah, Avery, & Charlotte
Pipeline Scholar Speaks at Michigan Listens Event
Battle Creek Scholars
Welcome Newest Cohort
Battle Creek Scholars Present at NASPA National Conference
Noah Prysock shared his story about learning the values of education and belonging.
The newest BC Scholars were welcomed to GVSU to start the 2025-26 school year.
Noah Prysock and Avery Cica co-presented at the national NASPA conference with Estefany Paniagua-Pardo and Charlotte Balkus.