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The applicaton deadline for the following scholarships is February 27, 2009.

In addition to the many scholarships offered by various departments throughout the University, the College of Health and Human Services has the following scholarships available for students in our college.   Applications are available in our office  - 102 Health Center or via the downloadable form on this page.  To receive a copy of the BGSU Scholarship Guide, contact the Student Financial Aid Office at (419) 372-2651 or utilize their scholarship search page on the web.


Click HERE to download the general APPLICATION FORM for scholarships listed below that are awarded by the college.

College of Health & Human Services Advocates Board Scholarship
This scholarship is made available by the College's Advocates Board.  The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior based on GPA, coursework completed, academic honors, leadership, community service, work experience and a written essay.

Joseph K. and Virginia L. Balogh Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Balogh.  This scholarship is awarded to rising juniors or seniors in the College of Health and Human Services, based on a minimum GPA of 3.2 and financial need.

Albert E. Dyckes Health Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Albert E. Dyckes.  This scholarship is awarded to rising senior students majoring in a health-related profession.  The scholarship is based on a minimum GPA of 3.0, academic honors, leadership positions, community service and work experience during college

Dr. Marjorie Conrad Peatee Allied Health Profession Scholarship
Established in 2007 by Dr. Marjorie Conrad Peatee, who was the first female physician and hospital chief-of-staff in Bowling Green, Ohio. This scholarship supports a rising junior or senior majoring in an allied health professions major (e.g., applied health science, pre-PT, pre-OT, medical technology, communication disorders, gerontology, social work, etc.).

Cynthia Walling Pemberton Scholarship
Established in 2006 to support students in the Applied Health Science major within the college. The scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in applied health science with the intent to pursue graduate studies in physical therapy.  Financial need is a consideration.

Dr. Albert G. Schlink Applied Health Science Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior majoring in applied health science who is enrolled at Firelands College or who is transferring from Firelands to the College of Health and Human Services on the BGSU main campus.

Wood County Hospital Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established as an annual award for a Wood County, Ohio resident pursuing a career in allied health care. Rising juniors and seniors; 3.0 GPA; intend to be an intern at a Wood County facility. Preference given to a Wood County resident.

Nursing Scholarships
By submitting the single nursing scholarship application, you will be considered for each of the following scholarships:

Dr. Ruth L. Kelly Alumni Nursing Scholarship
Established in 1981 by Ruth L. Kelley.  This scholarship is awarded to rising juniors and seniors in the Nursing Program. The scholarship is based on a minimum GPA of 2.8, financial need and excellence in the Nursing Program.
Annabelle Kinney Nursing Book Award
Established in 1992 by the Black Swamp Nursing Association.  This scholarship is awarded to full-time students majoring in nursing.  The scholarship is based on financial need.  Preference is given to students who are residents of Wood County, OH.
Nursing Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1973 by nursing alumni.  This scholarship is awarded to students in the Nursing Program.
Olive H. Schlink Nursing Scholarship
Established in 1986 by the Albert G. and Olive H. Schlink Foundation.  This scholarship is awarded to students in the Nursing Program.  The scholarship is based on academic excellence and financial need.


The following scholarships require a separate application. Click on the scholarship name to download the application form.

Harold and Ivalou Bordner Scholarship in Gerontology
Established in 2001 by the Harold and Ivalou Bordner Private Charitable Foundation.  This scholarship is designated to full-time undergraduate students who are ready to fulfill a practicum experience through the Gerontology program.  To be eligible, the applicant must have an approved contractual agreement with a facility located in Wood County, Ohio.  Preference will be given to students who were residents of Wood County, Ohio at the time of their initial enrollment at BGSU and/or demonstrate financial need.

Children & Youth Social Work Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Joseph and Lynn Catalano.  This annual scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior and full-time senior majoring in social work with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  The scholarship is based on financial need and involvement in social work outreach in the community and on campus.

Harold J. (Hal) McGrady Speech/Language Pathology Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Dr. Harold J. McGrady. Recipients must be a rising 2nd-year master's student in Communication Disorders who is in the school-based track and who has expressed an interest in working the school setting after graduation.  Preference is given to students that show financial need and who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in student life activities. Application is available from Communication Disorders Department. 

Andrew Lawrence Rowe Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time rising junior or senior in the College of Health & Human Services who is enrolled in the Criminal Justice program with a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Schlink Foundation Scholarship Fund for the Health Science Residential Community
This scholarship is designed to assist with the surcharge for participation in the Health Science Residential Community. It is based on financial need, based on results of the FAFSA form.

Jean Pasakarnis Buchanan Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1987and is awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in either biology or Medical Technology.  3.3 GPA required.  Applications are available from the Biology Department.


Students are automatically considered for the following scholarships/awards. No application is necessary.

Dr. Mary McKinney Edmonds Scholarship
Established in 1996 in honor of Mary McKinney Edmonds.  This scholarship is awarded to rising seniors in the Applied Health Science (Pre-Physical Therapy cognate) major who are of African-American or Chicano-American descent.  The scholarship recipient must be admitted to the Physical Therapy program at the Medical College of Ohio.

John Hiltner Gerontology Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Dr. John Hiltner.  This scholarship is awarded to full-time students majoring in a gerontology/long-term care program.  The scholarship is based on a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Preference is given to rising juniors and seniors who demonstrate commitment to the field outside the classroom.

Melvin Hyman Scholarship for Students
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in Communication Disorders with a minimum GPA of 3.75 who will be attending graduate school at BGSU.

Gerald Rigby Honor Student Award
Established in 1989 by various donors in honor of Gerald Rigby.  This award is given to outstanding students in the criminal justice program who have completed at least 60 semester hours.  The award is based on a minimum GPA of 3.2 overall and 3.5 in the program, commitment to the field and demonstration of excellence in academic pursuits.

Environmental Health Scholarship Fund
Established in 2004 to promote the study of environmental health. This scholarship is made available to entering freshmen Environmental Health major with at least a 3.00 high school GPA.

Multicultural Scholarship This scholarship is given to an incoming first year student from an historically underrepresented population who has indicated the intention to pursue a degree in the College. The recipient is selected after students have attended the Orientation Program in the summer. 


The following scholarships are awarded by agencies outside of the College.  Students in the College may be eligible for these, but should consult the various agencies for more details.


The Cleveland Clinic offers a scholarship/tuition assistance program for students in a variety of allied health programs.  In return for their assistance with tuition bills now, students will agree to work at the Clinic for a period of time after graduation.  Applications are due April 30th, 2009.  More information is available at http://www.clevelandclinic.org/education/allied/

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Are you a leader? If so, the BGSU Board of Trustees invites you to apply for a $1,000 scholarship for fall 2009-2010. Applications are now available at http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/president/page60794.html and are due Feb. 27.Why not apply today? For questions and/or assistance in downloading the application, call 2-9233.

The Thomas Seefred Trust announces that their applications are now available. Eligible students must be between ages 18-25, have been diagnosed with juvenille diabetes, and are a resident of Trumbull, Mahoning, or Columbiana counties in Ohio.Applications can be obtained at http://www.seefredtrust.org, and are due April 1. 

The Bowling Green Branch of the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce its annual Book Scholarship that is awarded to women enrolled in a higher education program, who demonstrate financial need, and who are permanent residents of Wood County.  Two $600 scholarships are available.Applicants must have completed at least one year of study in a degree program.  Non-traditional female applicants who have returned to school to retrain or to begin or finish a degree, and who use Wood County as their permanent address, will be given preference.  The application form for the 2009-2010 AAUW Book Scholarship is available at: http://www.bgsu.edu/organizations/aauw/page49034.html  Applications must be received by Friday, March 20, 2009.

The Sallie Mae fund announces the launch of its 2009-10 scholarships.The various scholarships available, intended to benefit underserved and minority students, can be found online at http://www.salliemaefund.org and are due April 15.

The Higgins Nursing Scholarship is now available through the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation. Eligible students are enrolled in courses for nursing, nursing certification, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, etc., have at least a 3.0 GPA, have a permanent address in the Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay area), and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available at http://www.bvhealthsystem.org/?id=243&sid=1, and are due April 1.

The Tylenol Scholarship is now available. $250,000 will be awarded for the 2009-2010 school year to students who are pursuing health care-related education. Access code TYLN is to be used at the site https://www.applyists.net, and applications are due May 15.

The Upper Valley Medical Center Foundation announces its scholarship applications are now available. Students who are from the Troy, Ohio area have the opportunity to apply for many different scholarships, which are primarily related to health majors.Applications can be found at http://www.uvmc.com/body.cfm?id=60 under 2009 UVMC Foundation Scholarship Application, and are due March 27.

The Higgins Nursing Scholarship is now available through the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation. Eligible students are enrolled in courses for nursing, nursing certification, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, etc., have at least a 3.0 GPA, have a permanent address in the Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay area), and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available at http://www.bvhealthsystem.org/?id=243&sid=1, and are due April 1.

The Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship is now available through the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation. Those eligible are nursing students with a special interest in obstetrics, have a permanent address in an area served by Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay area), and have a GPA of at least a 3.0. Applications are available at http://www.bvhealthsystem.org/?id=243&sid=1, and are due April 1.

 

 
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