Forensics, Speech & Debate

ScholarshipApplication Packet

Audition Information

By Arrangement at BGSU(1st week of March)

or onsite at OHSSL

Deadline for application is on or before March 1/OHSSL each year.

Call 419-372-8856 or email to schedulean audition.

Renewals need only submit the Application Form (Pages 3 & 4).

Forensics, Speech & Debate

Scholarship Policies

Forensics Scholarship Policy

To receive a scholarship, you need not be a Communication Major, though you must be a full time BGSU student. Forensics & Debate Scholarships are awarded for a full academic year. A committee reviews applications. Recommendations are made to the School of Media and Communication based on the audition, references, past contributions and the needs of the program. Only complete applications will be considered.

Audition Format

In addition to an interview, auditions consist of a speech, performance or forensics event, (roughly 5 minutes) which may be from this year’s season or an original composition of one of the following types:

1. Interpretive PerformanceExample: Prose, Poetry, Dramatic, Humorous or Duo Interpretation

2. Public Address SpeechExample: Informative, Persuasion/Oratory, Salesor Expository

3. Limited Preparation EventExample: Impromptu, Extemporaneous Speakingor Broadcasting

4. Debate or Student CongressComprised of the 1 AC (first Affirmative Constructive/Government Case)

Scholarship Responsibilities

a.Participation in a minimum of eight (8) tournament weekends over the academic season.

b.Four (4) events are required, reflecting each of three (3) genre’ (interpretation, public address, limited preparation/debate)

c.Target a minimum of five (5) events for season tournament participation.

d.Attend and participate in forensics meetings, weekly coaching (min. ½ hr. per event), course duties, special events, showcases, class periods and team events.

e.Participate in state and national competitions, if assigned by the Director of Forensics and Debate. Participation is mandatory if qualified.

f.Participate in or help to organize and run the BGSU Falcon Classic Forensics Tournament hosted each fall & Theme Tournament held each spring.

COMM1990/3990 Enrollment and Participation

Recipients are required to enroll in COMM1990 or COMM3990 “Forensics Activities I & II” in order to fulfill scholarship commitments and be allowed to travel to tournaments.

Maintain Good Academic Standing

Recipients are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA, be a full time BGSU undergraduate student, be eligible for intercollegiate forensics competition, and be making adequate progress toward degree completion.

Forensics and Debate Prioritization

As a recipient, you are expected to maintain academic coursework as a first priority and commitment to the Forensics, Speech and Debate Program as a second. Other obligations such as employment, participation in extramural activities, social activities, campus organization involvement and other co-curricular involvement must be prioritized below these first two. Weekend tournament travel and weekly coaching is mandatory. Due to time conflicts, forensics scholarships will not be issued to students participating in conflicting organizations, including: band, social sororities/fraternities, athletics, residence hall advisors and other activities requiring extensive weekend time commitments. Inquire for clarification.

Forensics, Speech & Debate

Scholarship Application Form

Name______

BGSUStudent #Date of Birth

Mailing Address ______

CityStateZip__

Phone ______E-mail Address______

Are you on Facebook? YES NO Name______

Name of Parent(s) or Guardian
Hometown Newspaper
College/School now Attending
Current Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class Standing (circle one) / Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Have you been admitted to Bowling Green State University for the fall? / YES NO
Will you be participating in any conflicting activities as noted in “Scholarship Policies”? / YES NO
Major(s)
Minor(s)

Complete your application by doing the following:

1. Complete the questions on the next page of this application.

2. Have three people familiar with your work complete the attachedreference forms.

3. Schedule your audition and return all paperwork to:

BGSU Forensics “Grant-in-Aid” Scholarship, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green, OH. 43403-0233

ORvia email to

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Signature of ApplicantDate

[] New Application[] Renewal Application

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Applicant’s Name

Forensics, Speech & Debate

Scholarship Application Form

1. Briefly state your goals in Forensics, Speech & Debate:

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2. What drew your interest to the BGSU Forensics & Debate Program?

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3. List yourexperience inForensics (Speaking/Performance) or Debate:

Year/Event / Tournament Location / Results

Forensics, Speech & Debate

Forensics ScholarshipReference Form

Return to: BGSU School of Media and Communication(attn. Paul Wesley Alday)

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, OH43403-0233

To Be Completed by Student

Student Name ______

Year in School ______High School College/University

To Be Completed by Reference

1. FORENSICS & DEBATE STRENGTHS

Note the forensics &/or debate events, speaking or performance areas in which the applicant displays particular strength:

______

2. EVALUATION OF CANDIDATE

Note any particular strengths or weaknesses of the applicant. These need not apply solely to forensics.

______

3. CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY– On the basis of your contact with the applicant, please circle the number that best represents your judgment of him/her, 1 being poor, 5 being exceptional.

Quality
Willingness to embrace new ideas / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Ability to balance involvement/coursework / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Research Abilities / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Critical Thinking Skills / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Creativity / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Ethics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Cooperativeness / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Dependability / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Honesty / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Ability to assume responsibility / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

YOUR NAME, POSITION, EMAIL

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Please attach any additional comments.

Forensics, Speech & Debate

Forensics Scholarship Reference Form

Return to: BGSU School of Media and Communication (attn. Paul Wesley Alday)

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, OH43403-0233

To Be Completed by Student

Student Name ______

Year in School ______High School College/University

To Be Completed by Reference

1. FORENSICS & DEBATE STRENGTHS

Note the forensics &/or debate events, speaking or performance areas in which the applicant displays particular strength:

______

2. EVALUATION OF CANDIDATE

Note any particular strengths or weaknesses of the applicant. These need not apply solely to forensics.

______

3. CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY– On the basis of your contact with the applicant, please circle the number that best represents your judgment of him/her, 1 being poor, 5 being exceptional.

YOUR NAME, POSITION, EMAIL

______

Please attach any additional comments.

Forensics, Speech & Debate

Forensics Scholarship Reference Form

Return to: BGSU School of Media and Communication (attn. Paul Wesley Alday)

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, OH43403-0233

To Be Completed by Student

Student Name ______

Year in School ______High School College/University

To Be Completed by Reference

1. FORENSICS & DEBATE STRENGTHS

Note the forensics &/or debate events, speaking or performance areas in which the applicant displays particular strength:

______

2. EVALUATION OF CANDIDATE

Note any particular strengths or weaknesses of the applicant. These need not apply solely to forensics.

______

3. CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY– On the basis of your contact with the applicant, please circle the number that best represents your judgment of him/her, 1 being poor, 5 being exceptional.

YOUR NAME, POSITION, EMAIL

______

Please attach any additional comments.

Forensics, Speech & Debate