Thompson Summer Program
Summer Program For Thompson Scholarship Recipients
New Dates Pending | Early Move-in Required
About The Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program
Welcome. The Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program welcomes 175 new scholars to campus each academic year. The University and the staff of Thompson Scholarship Programs are committed to helping these new scholars adjust to life as BGSU Falcons. In response to this commitment we offer the following support to our students:
- One-on-One Support/Interaction with Scholarship Advisor
- Personal/Professional Development Opportunities
- Social Interaction/Engagement Opportunities
- Group Service Events
APPLICATIONS
- Free overnight program
- A link to apply for the program will be sent to your BGSU email.
Learn more about the scholarship program
You must be a recipient Thompson Scholarship to attend this program
About the Summer Program
This FREE program is designed for incoming first-year recipients of the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program to help transition to BGSU and begin to connect, engage, and serve before the semester even begins!
Program Benefits
This Program is designed to make the transition into University life as smooth as possible. The program features:
- Move in EARLY (if living on-campus) and have time to get settled into your new room/surroundings
- Make connections with other new Thompson Family Scholars, current scholars, and Staff
- Learn about scholarship requirements, expectations, and support
- Get acclimated to campus and key campus resources
- Set goals and develop a plan for a successful transition to BGSU
- Complete 4 hours towards your community service requirement
How to Register
Recipients of the Thompson Working Families Scholarship will receive a link to the application in an email sent to their BGSU email and applications will be accepted throughout the summer.
Questions?
If you have questions, please be sure to join us during your SOAR lunch rotation. We will have reserved tables at the dining hall to interact with our incoming Thompson Family Scholars and their guests. You can also connect with us by emailing Mary Kay Inkrott or Kristin Payne or by phone at 419-372-5533.