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BGSU Scholarships

BGSU offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. More than $30 million in scholarships are awarded annually. Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria, including merit, demonstrated financial need, field of study, participation in a specific program, organization or activity, or any combination of these items. Awards range from $300 to full fees and do not have to be repaid.

Student eligibility for BGSU scholarships is tied to the program in which they are enrolled.  Most University scholarships require students be pursuing a program at the Main BGSU campus.  Scholarships for Firelands students require a student to be pursuing a program at the BGSU Firelands campus.  Students are not eligible for University scholarships while pursuing a Distance Learning program, a Teacher Cohort program or a program through the Community College of the Air Force.  Information about which scholarship programs are restricted to Main or Firelands campus is included in the Terms and Conditions document sent to University scholarship recipients, and online through SFA’s Searchable Scholarship Guide.

Student Financial Aid Scholarships Brochure (PDF)

BGSU Searchable Scholarship Guide

Use the Searchable Scholarship Guide to search listings of scholarships offered by BGSU.  The Searchable Scholarship Guide lists all University-wide and departmental scholarships for incoming freshmen, transfer and continuing students, as well as application criteria, deadlines and award amounts.

 

Scholarships for specific populations:

 

New Freshmen

University Freshman Academic Scholarships

  • Incoming freshmen in fall 2012 may be eligible for the University's Freshman Academic Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to full fees. The amount awarded is based on cumulative high school GPA and ACT or SAT test scores. These scholarships are awarded through the Office of Admissions. No application other than BGSU's Admission Application is required. These awards are restricted to students pursuing a program at the Main BGSU campus.

University Tuition Scholarship for Underrepresented Students

$1,000 up to full fees

To qualify:

  • Be an incoming freshman pursuing a program at main campus
  • Complete and submit an application and the required essay by March 1.
  • Demonstrate financial need as established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Other factors in determining eligibility include academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA, 20 or higher ACT, or 920 or higher SAT (critical reading plus math), race/ethnicity, location of high school attended, state or Ohio county of residence, commitment and contribution to diversity, and/or alternative measures of academic achievement

More information, including the online and print applications, is available.

 

Transfer Students

Select scholarships are available to new transfer students from the Office of Admissions and Continuing and Extended Education. These awards are restricted to students pursuing a program at the Main BGSU campus. Distance learning students are not eligible for these awards. Transfer students are encouraged to use the Searchable Scholarship Guide to view scholarship opportunities available to them.

 

International Students

Limited scholarship opportunities exist for international students.  There are several international student resources external to BGSU that all international students are encouraged to review.  See listing below under "Scholarships External to BGSU" to find funding opportunities.

 

BGSU Scholarship Application Forms

  • Scholarship Appeal Form: For scholarship recipients who wish to appeal the cancellation of their scholarship or to use their scholarship for a summer semester or to use their scholarship for less than full time enrollment.
  • Delbert Latta Scholarship Application: Use this form to apply for the Delbert Latta Scholarship.
  • Edwin L. Moseley Scholarship Application: Use this application to apply for the Moseley Scholarship Application.
  • Foundation Scholarship Application: For scholarships listed in the searchable Scholarship Guide that require the foundation application.
  • Frazier Reams Scholarship: Use this form to apply for the Frazier Reams Scholarship.
  • Harry V. Frankfather Scholarship Application: use this form to apply for the Frankfather scholarship.
  • Hollis A. Moore Memorial Scholarship Application: Use this form to apply for the Hollis A. Moore Memorial Scholarship.
  • Dr. Jeannette C. Danielson Sampatacos Scholarship Application: Use this form to apply for the Dr. Jeannette C. Danielson Sampatacos Scholarship.
  • Kathy Hawk Nicosia Leadership Award: Use this form to apply for the Kathy Hawk Nicosia Leadership Award.
  • Kerm and Mary Lu Stroh Scholarship: Use this application to apply for the Kerm and Mary Lu Stroh Scholarship.
    • Not available for academic 2012 - 2013 year
  • Morrison R. Waite High School Alumni/BGSU Textbook Scholarship Family of Funds: Use this application to apply for the Morrison R. Waite High School Alumni/BGSU Textbook Scholarship.
    • Not available for academic 2012 - 2013 year

 

Scholarships External to BGSU

Additional scholarships external to BGSU are available from various resources. Be sure to check with your local library, churches, employers, civic organizations, and high school guidance counselor for more scholarship opportunities.

The following list of online scholarship resources is provided for your convenience. Inclusion on this list does not imply University endorsement of services or products that may be linked to these pages.

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