Transfer Scholarships
BGSU works hard to provide students with a variety of financial resources and payment options to meet their educational costs.
Transfer students may qualify for the Transfer Opportunity Scholarship or the Thompson Scholarship Program. Non-Ohio residents may also qualify for the BG Success Scholarship which provides one-half off the nonresident fee.
Transfer students are also encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using BGSU's school code, 003018. Additional information can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Transfer Opportunity Scholarship
A $2,000 renewable scholarship for incoming transfer students ($1,000 Fall semester/$1,000 Spring semester)
To qualify
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative college GPA (all college course work will be included) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate financial need based on a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Student must be transferring from an accredited two or four year institution.
- Student must enroll full time on main campus. (eCampus and distance students do not qualify).
- Scholarship may be available for incoming new spring semester transfer students if funds are available and other terms and conditions are met.
- Scholarship is renewable for one additional academic year if terms and conditions are met. See below for details.
- Deadlines: Fall applicants must apply by July 15 and spring applicants must apply by December 15 to be considered.
To renew
- Complete a total of 30 semester hours in one academic year (fall, spring and summer terms included).
- Earn a cumulative BGSU GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Must continue full time enrollment at BGSU. Scholarship may not be maintained if leave from school is taken.
- Continue to demonstrate financial need.
BG Success Scholarship
This renewable scholarship provides one-half off the nonresident fee and is currently valued at $3,768 per year ($1,884 fall semester / $1,884 spring semester). This scholarship is awarded automatically to qualifying students.
To qualify
- A non-Ohio resident.
- A transfer student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Student must enroll full time on main campus. (eCampus and distance students do not qualify.)
- Deadlines: Fall applicants must apply by July 15 and spring applicants must apply by December 15 to be considered.
To renew
- Complete a total of 30 semester hours in one academic year (fall, spring and summer terms included).
- Earn a cumulative BGSU GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Must continue full time enrollment at BGSU. Scholarship may not be maintained if leave from school is taken.
- Must remain a non-Ohio resident.
The Robert and Ellen Thompson Working Family Transfer Scholarship
The Robert and Ellen Thompson Scholarship Program is a $5,000 renewable scholarship with a $5,000 match from BGSU. It is designed to assist students from working families who may struggle with the cost of higher education. Students receiving this scholarship are awarded a scholarship based upon financial need and academic success. Students must be admitted, complete the scholarship application and submit their FAFSA to BGSU by June 1.