The Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship was established by the BGSU Board of Trustees in conjunction with the creation of the President’s Leadership Academy and in support of one of the University’s ongoing priorities, which is to promote a culture of leadership at BGSU.

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to two full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors (who have a minimum of two semesters of study to complete before graduation) with a minimum accumulative grade point average of 2.75. Applicants should also exhibit leadership potential.

Completed application packet which includes: application, supporting materials, official transcripts (or your last grading report from MyBGSU which lists your GPA), and two letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member) must be submitted no later than February 26, 2010 and mailed to: Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship, c/o Board of Trustees Office, Bowling Green State University, 220 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0010.

The file is also available as a PDF or Microsoft Word document.

If you are unable to view the PDF at this time, please answer the following application questions below, including two letters of reference and mail them no later than February 26, 2010 to:

Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship
c/o Board of Trustees Office
Bowling Green State University
220 McFall Center
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0010

Name_______________________________________________________________________

BGSU Identification Number _____________________________________________________

Bowling Green Address _________________________________________________________

City _______________________ State _______ Zip _______ Telephone __________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________

Home Address________________________________________________________________

Current Class Status: Sophomore _____ Junior _____ Senior _____

Major ________________________________ Minor __________________________________

Accumulative GPA __________ Have you filed a Financial Aid form at BGSU? ___________

If you have financial need, please explain:
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KEY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
On a separate sheet, list current and past activities outside of formal classes that you believe demonstrate your leadership abilities and potential.

ESSAY
Submit a formal, typewritten essay (250-350 words), discussing your leadership philosophy, what it means to be a leader, and how you intend to contribute to the culture of leadership at BGSU, and, generally, in society. This is a critical component of the review process.

LETTERS OF REFERENCE
Please give the two forms below to individuals (non-relatives) who have known you for a period of time and can attest to/document your leadership potential. At least one letter should be from a faculty member. Letters must be received by the application deadline of February 26, 2010. It is the applicant's responsibility to insure the submission of the letters of reference by the deadline.

STUDENT RECOMMENDATION FORM
The student whose name appears below is applying for the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship at Bowling Green State University. Recipients are selected based upon leadership potential, an essay regarding their leadership, and a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (on a standard 4.0 scale). The selection committee requires two letters of reference from each applicant. The deadline for returning letters of recommendation is February 26, 2010. Letters should be forwarded to: Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship, c/o Board of Trustees Office, Bowling Green State University, 220 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0010.

Applicant's Name _______________________________________________________________

Reference Name _______________________________________________________________

Reference Address _____________________________________________________________

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Office Phone __________________________ Email ________________________________

How long have you known the applicant? __________________________________________

In what capacity have you known the applicant?
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Please use the remainder of this page to give the committee more insight into the applicant's background and leadership abilities. If you prefer, a letter format is acceptable.