Scholarships and Awards for Prospective Students

Each year BGSU Honors College students receive over $6.8 million dollars in scholarships.  Our students find scholarships in and outside of the Honors College.  Through the Honors College we are also willing to help you find scholarships, and help you market your skills and interests as you are applying for these scholarships. You can also hear from our reviewers offering their tips for scholarships and essays.

Honors College Scholarships

Honors Experience Study Abroad Scholarship

$2,000 to participate in BGSU Study Abroad awarded to all honors students who apply by deadline.

Deadline for Fall is January 15th.

Presidential Scholars Award

Full in state tuition and fees.

Deadline for Fall is December 6th.

Alumni Laureate Scholarship

Full in state tuition, fees, and $1,000 book award.

Deadline for Fall is December 6th 

McGranaghan Scholarship

1 scholarship offered - $5,000 scholarship

Deadline for Fall is December 6th

Forsyth Award

Up to 2 scholarships offered - Full in state tuition and fees.

Deadline for Fall is December 6th 

Dean Simon Morgan-Russell Scholarship in Arts & Scienc

1 scholarship offered - award amount varies

Deadline for Fall is March 1st

Questions about scholarships?  Contact Rukayat Olunlade, Coordinator of External Engangement, at honors@bgsu.edu. 

Scholarship and Essay Tips

Additional BGSU Scholarships

The scholarships below are additional opportunities available for students outside of automatic scholarships awarded by applying to BGSU.

Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy (PLA)

Full in-state tuition and fees

Must complete scholarship application by January 15th.

Falcon Achievement Award

$1,000 - $3,000 renewable scholarship

Must complete scholarship application and FAFSA by January 15th.

Robert and Ellen Thompson Scholarship Program for Working Families

$5,000 renewable scholarship

Must complete scholarship application by January 15th

Bravo Music Awards

varies

Must audition before April 2021.

Art Talent Award

varies

Must complete scholarship application by January 15th

Academic Investment in Mathematics & Science (AIMS)

Amount Varies

Must complete scholarship application by January 15th

Schmidthorst College of Business Scholarships

Amount Varies

Must complete scholarship application by December 31st 

But wait...there’s more! Explore all opportunities with our 

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