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πŸ’° Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
16
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$500-$11,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$11,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$11,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $19,948, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,948 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Tuition & fees
$19,948
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Largest annual award
$11,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,948/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $14,508), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus β€” no separate application

9 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

$1,000 tier (international estimates)
The University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $9,500 and is renewable for all four years based on a comprehensive review of your application. No essay, no recommendation letter and no interview.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen may be eligible for the University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $9,500. The amount awarded is based on your Admission credentials. In order for full consideration for academic scholarships, students must apply for admission by February 19.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "no separate application required", "apply for admission by February 19 for highest consideration"]
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$3,000 tier (international estimates)
The University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $9,500 and is renewable for all four years based on a comprehensive review of your application. No essay, no recommendation letter and no interview.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen may be eligible for the University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $9,500. The amount awarded is based on your Admission credentials. In order for full consideration for academic scholarships, students must apply for admission by February 19.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "no separate application required", "apply for admission by February 19 for highest consideration"]
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$5,000 tier (international estimates)
The University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $9,500 and is renewable for all four years based on a comprehensive review of your application. No essay, no recommendation letter and no interview.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen may be eligible for the University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $9,500. The amount awarded is based on your Admission credentials. In order for full consideration for academic scholarships, students must apply for admission by February 19.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "no separate application required", "apply for admission by February 19 for highest consideration"]
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$8,000 tier (international estimates)
The University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $9,500 and is renewable for all four years based on a comprehensive review of your application. No essay, no recommendation letter and no interview.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen may be eligible for the University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $9,500. The amount awarded is based on your Admission credentials. In order for full consideration for academic scholarships, students must apply for admission by February 19.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "no separate application required", "apply for admission by February 19 for highest consideration"]
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BG Success - half non-resident fee / estimated value
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1040+
This scholarship provides more than one-half off the non-resident fee to full-time non-Ohio residents.
Eligibility: Eligibility is based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale **or** 20 ACT composite **or** 1040 SAT (critical reading plus math) scores. Students must apply for admission by February 19 in order to receive the award. No additional application is required, and the scholarship is renewable if all criteria are met.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by February 19 (freshman)", "no separate scholarship application required"]
πŸ“‹ renewable if all criteria are met Source β†—
General Freshman Academic Scholarship (domestic range)
Award
$1,000-$9,500/yr in-state
$1,000-$9,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1050+
The University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $9,500 and is renewable for all four years based on a comprehensive review of your application. No essay, no recommendation letter and no interview.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen may be eligible for the University Freshman Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $9,500. The amount awarded is based on your Admission credentials. In order for full consideration for academic scholarships, students must apply for admission by February 19.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "no separate application required", "apply for admission by February 19 for highest consideration"]
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Michigan Out-of-State Award - full non-resident fee covered
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1040+
This scholarship covers the non-resident fee to full-time residents of Monroe, Lenawee and Wayne counties in Michigan.
Eligibility: Eligibility is based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or 20 ACT composite or 1040 SAT (critical reading plus math) scores. Students must apply for admission by February 19 in order to receive the award. No additional application is required, and the scholarship is renewable if all criteria are met.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by February 19", "residence in Monroe, Lenawee or Wayne counties (MI)"]
πŸ“‹ renewable if all criteria are met Source β†—
Transfer Opportunity Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A $2,000 annual renewable scholarship for incoming transfer students.
Eligibility: A cumulative college GPA of 3.0 is required. This award is based on financial need and students are not eligible if they have already received the UTAS award noted above. Demonstrate financial need based on a completed FAFSA. Must transfer from an accredited two- or four-year institution and enroll full time on Bowling Green campus.
How to apply: ["FAFSA on file", "application for admission on file", "cumulative college GPA 3.0", "demonstrate financial need"]
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University Transfer Academic Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligible students may receive an award of up to $2,000 per year, provided all scholarship requirements are met.
Eligibility: A cumulative HS or college GPA of 3.0 is required. Only students who originally applied for BGSU for admission direct from high school and are transferring within one year of that original application term.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "meet cumulative HS or college GPA of 3.0", "original BGSU application direct from high school and transfer within one year"]
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Other scholarships at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (7)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Alumni Laureate Scholarship
Full in state tuition, fees, and $1,000 book award.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to BGSU, meet minimum requirements and complete the Honors College application by Nov. 15th.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "complete Honors College application by Nov. 15"]
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Falcon Achievement Award
$1,000-$3,000/yr
This competitive scholarship ranges from $1,000-$3,000.
Eligibility: This competitive scholarship ranges from $1,000-$3,000. It is based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
How to apply: ["complete Falcon Achievement application in Scholarship opportunities list", "submit FAFSA", "apply for admission by February 19"]
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Firelands awards range
$500/yr
Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria, including merit, demonstrated financial need, field of study, participation in a specific program, organization or activities, or any combination of these items. Awards generally range from $500 to full fees and do not have to be repaid.
Eligibility: BGSU Firelands Scholarships require a student to be pursuing a program at the BGSU Firelands campus. Students are not eligible for BGSU Firelands scholarships while pursuing BGSU’s Distance Learning Program.
How to apply: ["complete General Application on Searchable Scholarship Guide", "complete Firelands College conditional application"]
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Forsyth Award - full in-state tuition and fees
Up to 2 scholarships offered - Full in state tuition and fees.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to BGSU, declare a major in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society, and complete the Honors College application by Nov. 15th.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "declare major in School of Earth, Environment, and Society", "complete Honors College application by Nov. 15"]
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McGranaghan Scholarship
$5,000/yr
2 scholarships offered - $5,000 scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to BGSU, meet minimum requirements, have a major in the Schmidthorst College of Business and complete the Honors College application by Nov. 15th.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "major in Schmidthorst College of Business", "complete Honors College application by Nov. 15"]
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PLA - full in-state tuition and fees
The Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy is a four-year leadership development program... full-tuition
Eligibility: Must be admitted to BGSU, meet minimum requirements and complete the Honors College application by Nov. 15th.
How to apply: ["admit to BGSU", "complete Honors College application by Nov. 15", "meet minimum requirements"]
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Thompson Working Families Scholarship - matched award
$5,500-$11,000/yr
The Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program is designed to assist students from working families... The Thompson Working Families scholarship is $5,500 per year and will be matched by a BGSU scholarship in the amount of $5,500 for a total award of $11,000 per year.
Eligibility: Students receiving this scholarship are awarded a scholarship based on financial need. The BGSU match may be in the form of your University Freshman Academic Scholarship or other BGSU Foundation scholarships.
How to apply: ["apply for fall admission", "submit FAFSA", "complete Thompson Working Families Scholarship application in Scholarship opportunities list", "completed community service in high school"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Early Action
02/19/2026
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scholarships

How much merit aid does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus give?

Published awards range $500-$11,000/yr. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus lists 16 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$11,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 02/19/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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