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Scholarships

BGSU Scholarships

BGSU offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students enrolled at the Main and Firelands campuses where more than $18 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.

BGSU scholarships are available to:

ALL BGSU STUDENTS

Use the Searchable Scholarship Guide to search the listing of all scholarships offered by BGSU as well as selected outside organizations.

NEW FRESHMEN

University Freshman Academic Scholarships

University Tuition Scholarship for Underrepresented Students

$1,000 up to full fees

To qualify:

  • 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.  Transfer students are encouraged to use the Searchable Scholarship Guide to view scholarship opportunities available to them.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All international students are encouraged to contact the International Programs Office as well as view scholarship opportunities available from Continuing and Extended Education for financial assistance.  In addition, there are several international student resources external to BGSU that all students are encouraged to review.

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for federal financial aid consideration. Funds from the FAFSA may include grants, scholarships, loans, and employment. Note: students who are in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, or a G-series visa (pertaining to international organizations) are not eligible to receive federal student aid.

BGSU Scholarship Application Forms


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 guidance counselor for more scholarship opportunities.

Beware of potential scholarship scams.

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