Scholarships
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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.
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Number of awards: 8 - 12
Amount of each award: Minimum $1000
Term of award: Tuition waiver for the first year of full-time study as a full-time student in the School of Art.
Click Here for more information about the Incoming Freshman Talent Award
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: The Governor's Award will be given to the highest ranking recipient of the Incoming Freshman Talent Award 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.
The recipient will receive $1000 in addition to the amount of the Incoming Freshman Talent Award.
More information regarding the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
Number of awards: 6 - 8
Amount of each award: Minimum $1000
Term of award: Awarded in the spring of the freshman year to be applied towards tuition for the sophomore year
Eligibility: Full-time freshman student in one of the School of Art BFA or BA programs
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: Full-time sophomore students in one of the School of Art BFA or BA programs
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: Full-time junior students in one of the School of Art BFA or BA programs
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
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
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 Annual Undergraduate Student Exhibition by donor committee
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.
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
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
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
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
Number of awards: 1
Amount of each award: TBA
Term of award: TBA
Eligibility: Undergraduate BFA, Graduate MFA, Alumnus, Faculty Member, or Visiting Artist
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
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
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
Number of awards: 1
Amount of each award: $200 (average)
Term of award: Awarded in the spring and applied towards 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Number of awards: 1
Amount of each award: $100 (average)
Term of award: Awarded in the spring to be applied to 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
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
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
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
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 Digital Arts faculty from the Digital Arts entries in the BFA Senior Exhibition
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 contributing member to the School's 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 or BFA Student Exhibitions.
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
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
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of each award: $700 (average)
Term of Award: Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account
Eligibility: Provides recognition for art inspired by the artistry of Eastern Europe (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, Modavia, and the Ukraine). Work is to be created by BGSU MFA fine arts student and displayed in the annual MFA Thesis Exhibition. Applicants shall be full-time graduate students, who are in good standing, and earned a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection committee shall consist of the School of Art Director and two members of the graduate faculty designated by the Director. The awards will be announced in conjunction with the annual MFA Thesis Exhibition
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 MFA or MA graduate in the School of Art that has excelled in leadership abilities. Recipient will be selected by School of Art faculty
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of each award: $2500 (average)
Term of Award: Awarded in the spring and applied to bursar account in the fall semester when recipient is officially registered for and attending classes
Eligibility: Awarded to one MFA or MA graduate student with the highest score from the year's designated division (e.g., Two-Dimensional Studies, Three-Dimensional Studies, Digital Arts, Art History). Recipient will be selected by the School of Art tenured and tenure track graduate divisional faculty during the admissions process
Updated: 10/04/2023 04:21PM