Bayli Lake Memorial Scholarship for Creative Excellence

Funded by
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Jul 5, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 5, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
Background:
First-generation college student
Field of Study:
Art

Bayli Lake was a beloved daughter whose life was tragically cut short at the age of twenty-two by a hit-and-run driver.

Bayli was a dedicated and passionate student at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where she was pursuing her dreams of becoming an illustrator. She was creative, hard-working, artistic, and surely on her way to a bright future.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bayli Lake by supporting students who share her passion for art.

Any first-generation undergraduate student who is pursuing art may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us when you feel the most creative and how you incorporate your identities into your work. Additionally, upload some examples of your artwork.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published December 5, 2024
Essay Topic

When do you feel your most creative? How do you incorporate your lived experiences and identities into your artwork? Please also submit examples of your artwork.

400–600 words

Winning Application

Suleitha Nunez
Arizona State University OnlineLehigh Acres, FL

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 5, 2025.