Scholarship Opportunity

BGSU Presidential Scholars Award

Offered by Bowling Green State University

Competitive Honors College scholarship for incoming first-year academic leaders.

Minimum GPA3.8+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be an incoming first-year student with at least a 3.8 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Submit ACT composite 30 or SAT 1380; incoming transfers are ineligible.

Requirements

  • Be admitted to BGSU and submit the separate Honors College application, official high school transcript and test scores by November 15, 2026.
  • Complete the Honors written responses and participate in an interview if selected.
  • Maintain a 3.0 college GPA and good standing in Honors; fulfill program leadership, meeting and mentoring commitments.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to BGSU early enough to receive admission before the scholarship deadline.
  2. 2Submit the Honors application through the Future Falcon Checklist; it also serves as the scholarship application.
  3. 3Watch for finalist interview instructions and review the award conditions.

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