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New scholarship program launched BOWLING GREEN, O. — Bowling Green State University has launched a program to provide more scholarship assistance for new first-year
and transfer students— particularly academic achievers, Michigan residents and students with the most economic need.
According to Admissions Director Gary Swegan, the number and amount of merit-based scholarships are being increased for fall
2004. Awards will range from $1,500 to full fees. All of the awards are renewable for as long as students continue to meet
eligibility requirements.
Starting next fall, the Faculty Achievement Scholarship, offered to students with a 3.5 or higher grade point average and
an ACT score of 23 to 26, is increasing from $500 to $1,500 each, and the President’s Achievement Scholarship, formerly offered
in increments of $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 each, will increase to $2,500 each.
University Professor’s Scholarships, for incoming students with at least a 3.8 GPA and scores of 30 or above on the ACT or
1300 on the SAT, will provide full fees, including full non-resident fees for students from out of state. “
The scholarships are for any student who meets the academic criteria,” noted Dr. Al Gonzalez, vice provost for academic services.
New support for students with significant financial need also will be available for undergraduates entering BGSU in the fall
of 2004. “These benefit our most needy students,” Gonzalez said.
The Falcon Soars Access Scholarship Grant will be offered to entering freshmen students who receive an Ohio Instructional
Grant and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. This award will match the dollar amount of the Ohio Instructional Grant
up to the students’ remaining financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Brown and Orange Access Scholarship Grants of $1,000 will assist President’s Achievement Scholarship and Faculty Achievement
Scholarship recipients who demonstrate financial need.
BGSU Financial Aid Director Craig Cornell said he anticipates the Falcon Soars program alone will benefit some 300 new students
next fall.
The proximity of BGSU’s campus to Michigan has led to the creation of a new Michigan Success Scholarship program specifically
for Michigan residents. “
Other state universities in Ohio recruit heavily out-of-state,” Swegan said, pointing out that “Kent and Ohio State have similar
scholarships that discount out-of-state surcharges. “
We’re really excited about increasing the number of Michigan students attending BGSU,” he continued. “We have a lot of interest
from students in Monroe and adjacent Michigan counties.”
Regularly admitted new first-year and transfer undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 grade point average or an ACT score
above 21 will qualify for a Michigan Success Scholarship, which equals half off the out-of-state surcharge.
All of the awards are renewable for four years so long as students maintain at least a 3.0 average and full-time status.
A state-assisted, mid-size residential university, BGSU has an overall enrollment of 20,361 students. More than 200 undergraduate
majors and programs are offered along with master’s degree programs in 65 fields and 16 doctoral programs. The latest edition
of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings noted BGSU for its learning communities.
Visit http://admissnt1.bgsu.edu/request/info.php for more information.
(Posted October 14, 2003 )
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