Scholarship Opportunity

BGSU Thompson Working Families Scholarship

Offered by Bowling Green State University / Thompson Foundation

Need-based incoming-student scholarship combining Thompson Foundation funding with BGSU matching support, advising and service participation.

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RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be an incoming fall first-year student with financial need, academic promise and documented high-school community service.
  • Firelands Pathway students are ineligible.

Requirements

  • Apply for admission, submit FAFSA and complete the separate Thompson application by February 18, 2027, including the written response.
  • Participate in orientation, advisor meetings and service; continuing guidance requires full-time status, 3.0 GPA, 30 annual credits and 20 annual service hours.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the current AcademicWorks application and explain what the scholarship would mean to you.
  2. 2Review the combined package: existing BGSU merit or foundation aid can supply the university match.

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