General Information

This $750 scholarship is available to a Bowling Green State University off-campus or commuting undergraduate student for use during the coming academic year. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Hazel H. Smith, a former BGSU student who was instrumental in the evolution of an area that would be known as the Off-Campus Student Center.  Mrs. Smith, a pioneer in the field of commuter centers became the first full-time administrator of the program in 1967 and served in this capacity until shortly before her death in 1986.  On April 14, 1989, the program was named in her honor.  In 2002, the program moved to its new location in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and was renamed Off-Campus Student Services. The heart of the services, The Hazel H. Smith Lounge, is now located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Criteria for the Recipient

The recipient must be a Bowling Green State University off-campus, commuting, or nontraditional student and be in good academic and conduct standing with the University.  While it is not technically a need-based or grade-based scholarship, these factors may play a determining role in cases where two or more applicants are at similar levels of contribution/involvement.  The applicant must be returning to classes for the following summer term(s) or fall semester.  All candidates will be considered on the basis of their contributions to off-campus/commuting/nontraditional student-life at BGSU.  The candidates should exemplify the Hazel H. Smith spirit of caring and giving of themselves to create a positive environment in Off-Campus Student Services.  The scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee.

The winner of the scholarship will be recognized at the Applauding Excellence Banquet.

Hazel Smith Scholarship Committee Office of the Dean of Students Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Suite 301 Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Any questions regarding this scholarship or the application can be directed to Off-Campus Student Services at 419-372-2843 or by email at offcampus@bgsu.edu