Scholarships
For students entering as
Freshmen, Main Campus
Other admission options…
Apply for admission today to be assured one of these automatic scholarship awards. See our scholarship questions and answers for more information. You may also download and print the University Freshman Academic Scholarship Appeal Form.
University Freshman Academic Scholarships
Incoming fall freshmen may be eligible for the University’s Freshman Academic Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. The amount awarded is based on cumulative GPA and ACT or SAT test scores.
Use the calculator to find the scholarship amount you are eligible for based on your GPA and test score. You must be an entering fall semester freshman to receive a scholarship award.
Full Centennial Scholarship Competition for Fall 2012
The University Honors Program and the Office of Admissions will host a Full Centennial Scholarship Competition for incoming freshmen. The Full Centennial Scholarship is a full-fee scholarship ($9,688 value)* and is renewable.
To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Incoming freshman student for fall 2012
- 3.8 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale
- 30 ACT composite or 1300 SAT (critical reading plus math)
- Application for admission on file with the Office of Admissions by December 1, 2011
- Application to the University Honors Program on file by December 1, 2011
Applications will be reviewed after December 1 and selected students will be invited to interview on campus late January. More information is available.
* Value based on 2010-11 academic year general and instructional fees. This scholarship is renewable for three continuous academic years or six semesters if the renewal criteria are met. Transfer students are not eligible for this award. This scholarship will replace any University Academic Scholarship of a lower value awarded by the Office of Admissions.
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
- Entering fall semester freshman
More information, including the online and print applications, is available.
BG Success Scholarship
To qualify*
- 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 20 ACT composite or 920 or higher SAT critical reading plus math
- Award is automatic and renewable and provides one-half off the nonresident fee to qualified full-time students who are non-Ohio residents
More information is available.
* Students admitted to the University Program for Academic Success will not qualify for this award.
Alumni Association Scholarships
BGSU Alumni Association scholarships are typically valued at $1,000 and are available to incoming and continuing students. Students do not need to be legacies (having a parent that attended) to be eligible for the awards. Specific eligibility criteria vary for each award. Detailed information on the BGSU Alumni Association scholarship program is available.
Alumni Laureate Scholarship Program
The deadline to submit an application and have all admissions credentials complete was December 1, 2011.
Wood and Lucas County Book Loan Scholarship Program
Incoming freshman from Wood or Lucas County may apply for a scholarship to cover the cost of books for your freshman year. To qualify, you must be an admitted freshman and live in Wood or Lucas County. The scholarship application and FAFSA must be completed by March 31, 2012. More information is available.
Other scholarship opportunities
Students talented in music, athletics, art, math, science, writing, leadership and demonstrating other significant accomplishments may be eligible for additional scholarships. For requirements, please visit the searchable scholarship web site.