Undergraduate Scholarships
Bowling Green State University's School of Art offers an extensive range of scholarships
and awards. The list below provides for each award: the award name, the eligibility and
submission criteria, and anticipated monetary total for the award. Please note students
who meet the minimum requirements listed are automatically considered for these awards
unless otherwise noted.
For additional scholarship opportunities from BGSU go
here.
Incoming Freshman Talent Award Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
8 - 10 |
| Amount of each award: |
Minimum $1000 |
| Term of Award |
Tuition waiver for the first year of full-time study as a BFA degree candidate |
| Eligibility |
High school seniors accepted into BGSU School of Art BFA program Nomination by faculty reviewer as a result of a BFA Portfolio Review. |
Scholarship consideration for the upcoming academic year is given to those applicants whose portfolio is approved by the President's Day On-Campus portfolio review in February or submitting a mail-in portfolio that is received by the School of Art Office before or by the President's Day on-campus portfolio review in February.
Incoming Freshman Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
Minimum $1000 |
| Term of Award |
Tuition waiver for the first year of full-time study as a BFA degree candidate |
| Eligibility |
Applicant to BGSU and is the highest ranking incoming
freshman exhibiting in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition |
The recipient of this scholarship will be determined soon after the jury process for the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition is completed.
More information regarding the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
Current Freshman Talent Award Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
6 - 8 |
| Amount of each award: |
Minimum $1500 |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring of the freshman year to be applied
towards tuition for the sophomore year |
| Eligibility |
Fulltime freshman students in the School of Art BFA program |
Sophomore Talent Award Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
10 - 12 |
| Amount of each award: |
Minimum $1000 |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring of the sophomore year to be applied
towards tuition for the junior year |
| Eligibility |
Fulltime sophomore students in the School of Art BFA program |
Junior Talent Award Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
10 - 12 |
| Amount of each award: |
Minimum $1000 |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring of the junior year to be applied towards tuition for the senior year |
| Eligibility |
Fulltime junior students in the School of Art BFA program |
BFA Exhibition Awards
| Number of Awards: |
variable |
| Amount of each award: |
Up to $3000 |
| Term of Award |
Spring semester |
| Eligibility |
Awarded to students in the School of Art who exhibit work in the BFA Exhibit |
--->
Alumni Association Purchase Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
Variable, applied to bursar account |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring |
| Eligibility |
To be selected from the artwork in the
Undergraduate Student Exhibition by the Alumni Office committee |
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Purchase Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
Variable amount, applied to bursar account |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring |
| Eligibility |
To be selected from the artwork in the Annual Undergraduate Student Exhibition by donor committee |
Eugene Fenn Endowed Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$600 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
Candidates must be full-time BFA student (sophomore, junior, or rising senior) majoring in graphic design with a 3.0 minimum GPA, with consideration given to academic achievement, participation in extra-curricular activities and demonstrated financial need. Demonstration of financial need is determined through the BGSU Student Financial Aid Office. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in the following academic year |
Charles & Carol Harper Book Award
| Number of Awards: |
2 |
| Amount of each award: |
TBA |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring; applied to bursar account in the following fall when enrolled for classes |
| Eligibility |
The recipients must be either a BFA Art Education or BA Art History major (sophomore, junior or rising senior) with a 3.0 minimum GPA. They must also be a contributing member to their respective division, division faculty and peers. The recipient is chosen by division faculty from a list of students meeting the criteria |
Dominick and Elizabeth Labino Art and Technology Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$750 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Presented to a BFA Senior, exhibiting in the annual BFA Senior Exhibition, whose work demonstrates a strong blend of science, technology and aesthetics. A committee of the School of art faculty will select the nominees with the recipient to be determined by an external juror |
Charles Lakofsky Art Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$300 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
Recipient will be the member of the Junior BFA class and a rising senior with the highest GPA (3.5 minimum) and is to be announced in spring at the opening of the annual Undergraduate Exhibition. Automatic consideration. The award is not made available until the following Fall when the student is enrolled as a full-time BFA student and is attending classes. The recipient cannot also be the recipient of Clark, Hillard, or Leedy scholarships in the same year |
Paul F. and Thelma I. Leedy Scholarship (Rotates with other areas of study on campus)
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
Variable amount |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring. |
| Eligibility |
Available to a rising BA or BFA senior with the highest GPA (3.0 minimum). Automatic consideration. The recipient cannot also be the recipient of Clark, Hillard, or Lakofsky scholarships in the same year. |
Dorothy MacKenzie Annual Purchase Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
TBA |
| Term of Award |
TBA |
| Eligibility |
Undergraduate BFA, Graduate MFA, Alumnus, Faculty Member, or Visiting Artist |
Aaron Macy Memorial Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$1000 (minimum) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
For an Undergraduate BFA or MFA in ceramics. Recognizes artistic achievement in the field of ceramics, with preference given to wood-fire ceramic students. Emphasis is placed on the following attributes: strong work ethic, devotion to community, passion for learning, intellectual curiosity, and an emphasis on ceramic investigation. Graduate students must submit an application made available in the spring semester to the head of the Ceramics area. The recipient will be selected by a committee. |
Medici Circle Best of Show Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500 (average) applied to bursar account |
| Term of Award |
To be awarded in the spring at the Annual Undergraduate Student Exhibition |
| Eligibility |
Selected by external juror |
Silvia Passerini Davenport Design Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account. |
| Eligibility |
BFA in Graphic Design student (sophomore, junior, rising senior) based on exhibited talent in the undergraduate student exhibition determined by Graphic Design faculty. |
John and Norma Richards Design Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$200 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied torwards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
BFA in Graphic Design, full time student who is a rising senior with the highest GPA (3.5 minimum). The recipient must be enrolled full time in the following academic year. |
Craig A. Schnuth Art Glass Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$250 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
BFA Undergraduate glass student (sophomore, junior or rising senior) exhibiting in the undergraduate student exhibition, based on artistic creativeness in glass. A selection committee will determine the recipient. |
Marilyn Singleton/Medici Circle Undergraduate Leadership Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Awarded to one BFA undergraduate in the School of Art that has excelled in leadership abilities. Recipient will be selected by School of Art faculty |
James W. Strong 2D Studies Tuition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$400 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
BFA 2-D Studies major (sophomore, junior, or rising senior) in the Undergraduate Student Exhibition, with commitment to the arts and GPA in good standing. Selected by 2-D faculty. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in the following academic year. |
James W. Strong 3D Studies Tuition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$400 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
BFA 3-D Studies major (sophomore, junior, or rising senior) in the Undergraduate Student Exhibition, with commitment to the arts and GPA in good standing. Selected by 3-D faculty. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in the following academic year. |
James W. Strong Digital Arts Tuition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$400 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
BFA Digital Arts major (sophomore, junior, or rising senior) in the Undergraduate Student Exhibition, with commitment to the arts and GPA in good standing. Selected by Digital Arts faculty. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in the following academic year. |
James W. Strong Graphic Design Tuition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$400 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
BFA Graphic Design major (sophomore, junior, or rising senior) in the Undergraduate Student Exhibition, with commitment to the arts and GPA in good standing. Selected by Graphic Design faculty. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in the following academic year. |
James W. Strong Art Education Tuition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$400 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
Automatic consideration for BFA Art Education majors (sophomore, junior, or rising senior). Recipient will have the highest GPA (2.85 minimum). |
James W. Strong Art History Tuition Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$400 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied towards tuition the following academic year |
| Eligibility |
Automatic consideration for all BA Art History majors (sophomore, junior or rising senior). Recipient will have the highest GPA (2.85 minimum). |
James W. Strong Outstanding Undergraduate Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring to be applied tto bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Automatic consideration for all BA and BFA undergraduates (sophomores and juniors) in the top 20% of their class, service to the School of Art will be considered. The recipient will be selected by School of Art faculty vote. |
James W. Strong Outstanding Senior Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Automatic consideration to all BA and BFA seniors with a GPA in the top 20% of their class. Service to the School of Art will be considered. The recipient will be selected by School of Art faculty vote. |
James W. Strong Studio Achievement Award: 2D
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
The recipient will be selected by the 2D faculty from the 2D entries in the BFA Senior Exhibition. |
James W. Strong Studio Achievement Award: 3D
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
The recipient will be selected by the 3D faculty from the 3D entries in the BFA Senior Exhibition. |
James W. Strong Studio Achievement Award: Digital Arts
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
The recipient will be seleced by the Digital Arts faculty from the Digital Arts entries in the BFA Senior Exhibition. |
James W. Strong Studio Achievement Award: Graphic Design
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$100 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
The recipient will be selected by the Graphic Design faculty from the Graphic Design entries in the BFA Senior Exhibition. |
Agnes Sutter Young Hillard Scholarship (Rotates with other areas of study on campus)
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
TBA |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring |
| Eligibility |
Available to a BA or BFA student (sophomore, junior or rising senior) with the highest GPA (3.5 minimum) and a citizen of Ohio. Automatic consideration. Cannot also be the recipient of Clark, Lakofsky or Leedy scholarships in the same year. |
Marietta Kirschner Wigg Memorial Print Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$350 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
The recipient of this award will be determined by the BFA Senior Exhibition jurors for the distinguished printmaking entry. |
Art Glass Travel Award
| Number of Awards: |
1-2 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring; reimbursement following travel |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BFA 3D Studies major (junior) in the glass program, having completed or currently in their third glass class at BGSU. Must be a contributing member to the glass shop, participate in fundraising and volunteer activities, and have future plans to continue in glass study or professional work. Must submit an essay and photographs of work to the selection committee and have work exhibited in the Undergraduate Student Exhibition. Recipient will make a presentation the following fall semester to fellow glass students regarding the travel. |
Clark Academic Excellence Scholarship (rotates with other areas of study on campus)
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
Variable amount |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BA or BFA rising senior with the highest GPA (3.0 minimum), with consideration given to academic excellence or outstanding achievement, and demonstrated financial need. Demonstration of financial need is determined through the BGSU Student Financial Aid Office. Automatic consideration. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in the following academic year. Cannot also be the recipient of Hillard, Lakofsky or Leedy scholarships in the same year. |
Elizabeth S. and Gary L. Cole Scholarship in Art
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500-$1000 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring for travel to SACI, Florence, Italy in the early summer |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BFA art or BA art history major (sophomore, junior, rising senior) in good academic standing. Based on submission of a selected portfolio of 6-8 works of art for BFA art majors or two academic writing samples for BA art history majors. Recipient will be chosen by an internal selection committee. |
Doris Marie Herner Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BFA 2D Studies major (sophomore, junior or rising senior) studying drawing or painting as their emphasis and participating in the Undergraduate Student Exhibition. Recipient will be chosen by an internal selection committee. |
Thomas Hilty Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500-$1000 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring towards program costs to study at SACI, Florence, Italy in early summer |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BFA studio arts or BA art history major (sophomore, junior, rising senior) in good academic standing (2.85 minimum GPA) and enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours. Based on submission of a selected portfolio of 6-8 works of art for BFA art majors or two academic writing samples for BA art history majors. Recipient will be chosen by an internal selection committee. |
Robert W. Hurlstone Memorial Art Glass Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BFA 3D Studies major (junior or senior) in the glass program with a minimum of two years of study in glass at BGSU (4 courses). Must be a contributig member to the School's glass shop, participate in fundraising and volunteer activities, and have future plans to continue in glass study or professoinal work. Must submit an essay and photographs of work to the selection committee and have work exhibited in the Undergraduate or BFA Student Exhibitions. |
Medici Circle Purchase Prize Award
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
Purchase price of artwork |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account |
| Eligibility |
Candidate will be a BFA major (senior) exhibiting in the BFA Senior Exhibition. Recipient will be chosen by a Medici Circle selection committee. |
James W. Strong SACI Scholarship
| Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Amount of each award: |
$500 (average) |
| Term of Award |
Awarded in the spring towards tuition/program costs to study at SACI, Florence, Italy in early summer |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must be a BFA art or BA art history major (sophomore, junior, rising senior) in good academic standing (2.85 minimum GPA) and enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours. Based on submission of a selected portfolio of 6-8 works of art for BFA art majors or two academic writing samples for BA art history majors. Recipient will be chosen by an internal selection committee. |
