Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship
Give students in our community the ability to reach their goals at Florida State University
About
The Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of the late Michael Baird. He was a teacher, artist and musician who was born and raised in Florida. He devoted much of his adult life to giving back to the community through education. We would like to continue his legacy and further his work by awarding students, who might not otherwise be able to attend college, with scholarships to Florida State University. For each $1,000 we raise for the Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship fund, FSU is able to award $3,000 in scholarships to a student due to the current 1st Generation state of Florida matching program.
Scholarship Details
How to Apply
The Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship will provide a 1st Generation Matching Scholarship to incoming CARE (Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement) students from the north central Florida counties of Marion or Alachua with a preference for students whose area of study is within the Colleges of Music or Fine Arts at Florida State University. Just click the button below to fill out the application.
In honor of his memory, the Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship Fund will serve as a lasting tribute to the vision and commitment of Michael’s passion for life through education, music, and the arts. He was a gifted teacher, artist, and musician and was able to touch the lives of many people through his art and teaching. One of his great joys was being able to help his students find their potential and watch it grow. It is his family’s wish to continue their father’s legacy by educating students even after their father’s passing by awarding one or more gifted students annually from north central area of Florida, who shine in the arts, and want to take their potential to the next level. The Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship will provide critical scholarship support for first generation students who have economic hardship. Supporting them in their desire to further their studies at Florida State University.
Help Our Students
Our goal is to keep this scholarship going for as long as there are students in need of our help. If you would like to help support this cause, just click the button below to donate to the Michael Baird Memorial Scholarship directly through Florida State University. Any donation is so appreciated and will go to help provide critical help to students in need.
Michael Baird in the Classroom
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