BGSU Forsyth Award

Eligibility

• Be an incoming first-year Presidential Scholars Award recipient in a qualifying School of Earth, Environment and Society major.
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.8 and ACT composite 30 or SAT 1380.
• The current eligibility list names Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Geology; the introductory text also names Geography and Environmental Policy and Analysis. Students in those latter majors should confirm eligibility with Honors.

Requirements

• Be admitted to BGSU and submit the Honors application, official high school transcript and test scores by November 15, 2026.
• Complete Honors written responses and participate in the finalist interview process if selected.
• Maintain PSA program commitments, Honors good standing and the stated PSA renewal GPA of 3.0.

How to Apply

1. 1Declare the appropriate major on the BGSU admission application.
2. 2After admission, complete the Honors application by the competitive scholarship deadline.
3. 3Confirm your major's eligibility and the relationship between Forsyth recognition and the PSA offer with Honors.