APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of February, 2023 (5pm)
Scholarship Summary:
The Presidential Graduate Diversity Scholarship is a competitive merit-based award designed to promote diversity within the graduate student population at Bowling Green State University. To meet this goal, BGSU encourages domestic applicants from underrepresented populations with strong academic qualifications as defined by the admission criteria of the Graduate College and the respective graduate program, to apply.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To apply for this award, applicants must;
i. Have a completed Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 Graduate College application on file.
ii. Be domestic students newly admitted to a master’s, specialist, or doctoral program at BGSU (i.e., first semester graduate students).
iii. Applicants must also have participated in a TRIO program, or are underrepresented in ways specific to their academic discipline or field
Value of Scholarship:
The BGSU Presidential Graduate Diversity Scholarship is a one-time award and will consist of a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for Master’s or Specialist students or $7,500 for Doctoral students, in addition to any financial support that might be offered by the student’s program.
• To continue receiving this award, recipients must remain in good standing with the program and the Graduate College. Please see your original award letter for terms of your award and contact the Graduate College with any questions.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
• The applicant must submit a cover page including name, address, email, phone, BGSU academic program, former institution(s) with programs and degrees received, and former institution GPA.
• The applicant must submit an essay (max 500 words) addressing the following: Using specific examples and prior experiences, describe how you will enhance diversity and inclusion on the BGSU campus and in your future career?
• The Graduate College collects academic transcripts, test scores, and other admissions materials as needed to assess applications.
• Applications will be reviewed based on: (a) academic qualifications; (b) writing content; and (c) writing quality. Preference will be given to applicants from underrepresented populations, and those entering doctoral programs
• All materials should be emailed to gradscholarships@bgsu.edu. Please use the subject line “Graduate Diversity Scholarship Application."
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, however no applications will be accepted after 5:00pm on February 15, 2023.
• Notifications for award winners will be made no later than March 15, 2023.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the BGSU Presidential Graduate Funding Page.