APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of November, 2023.
Scholarship Summary:
The Alumni Laureate Scholarship is a prestigious award offered to top-performing domestic freshmen students by the Honors College and the Office of Admissions of BGSU. The program allows students to take part in leadership workshops, community engagement activities, and meetings with university, community and alumni leaders and volunteers. The ALS program also includes cohort meetings and regular interaction with the Honors College staff and program adviser.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must
• Be admitted to BGSU main campus by 15th of November, 2023
• Hold a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale on file with the Office of Admissions by 15th of November, 2023
• Score a minimum of 27 (composite) on the ACT or combined score of 1280 on the SAT on file with the Office of Admissions by 15th of November, 2023
In addition, the scholarship review board are looking for students who;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Engage with their community and school
• Show dedication to activities
• Take on leadership roles in involvement
• Have an ability to network with others and communicate with a wide range of people
• Willingness to engage with donors
Value of Scholarship:
The Alumni Laureate scholarship currently covers the cost of any educational expenses up to the cost of full-time in-state undergraduate tuition, for eight uninterrupted fall and spring semesters, and includes a $1,000 book award each year.
Renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon continuously meeting program criteria and expectations as set by the Program Advisor.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Submit a completed Honors College application by 15th of November, 2023; please note that there is an additional essay within the Honors College application required to be considered for this scholarship.
ii. Multiple finalists will have then be invited to interview on campus with the selection committee. As many as six recipients will be chosen to enter the program each year.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the BGSU Alumni Laureate Scholarship Page.