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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:
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.
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
Entering multicultural freshmen who are admitted to
the University and have a high school grade point average
of at least 3.25 after six semesters of high school
may apply for a Multicultural Affairs Award for Academic
Excellence. Applications for these partial tuition and
on-campus room scholarships are available from the
Center
for Multicultural and Academic Initiatives, (419)
372-2642.
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, 21 or higher
ACT, or 1,000
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.
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