BGSU Falcon Forensics is always looking for folks, like ourselves, who enjoy performing, debating and giving speeches which make people think, feel, react and question assumptions.  Through our graduate assistants and scholarship programs we seek to reward those who share our dedication to excellence.

BGSU offers Forensics "Grant-in-Aid" Scholarships recognizing dedication to, and talent in, forensics and debate participation. The application deadline and audition date falls in early February of each year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of participation eligibility. You need not be a communication major to receive an award. Unlike some programs, our scholarships are based on growth and participation, not the number of awards accumulated. 

HONORARY AWARDS
Through the generosity of our alumni, we annually recognize two students for their contributions to the forensics and debate program with the Martin L. Hanna Family Award in Public Speaking and the Howard L. Shine Memorial Foundation Award.

ADMISSIONS/FINANCIAL AID LINKS
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BGSU is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, just south of Toledo and Detroit.  Highway access is easy by I-75/US-23, and US-6.  Air transportation is just 20 minutes north at the Toledo Express Airport or south in Cincinnati.

Bowling Green is a nice sized city with a wide asortment of resteraunts, social groups and shopping.  Hotels are reasonably priced.  The Parks and Receration programing is ranked as one of the top in the region.

The School of Media and Communication offers a Forensics & Debate Graduate Assistantship for eligible students interested in masters or PhD work at BGSU.  In addition to pursuing an excellent advanced degree program, the assistant will work with our national award-winning Forensics and Debate Team. Forensics GAs may either have a 20 hour commitment or 10 hours of forensics split with 10 hours of teaching or research.


Forensics GA Responsibilities Include:

• Coaching a full spectrum of IE events or debate (NFA-LD, IPDA or NPDA) under the guidance of the Director of Forensics.
• Judging at local, regional and national tournaments.
• Assisting in the coordination and operation of one of the nation's oldest forensics tournaments, the Falcon Classic & our spring theme tournament
  
• Assisting in the general support of the program.
• Assisting with the guidance of our Pi Kappa Delta Chapter and Alumni Chapter

A Successful Applicant Should:

• Meet the admission requirements for the BGSU graduate school and School of Communication Studies.

• Have experience in forensics or debate competition (debate - LD or Parli).
• Work collaboratively with coaches and students.
• Be able to balance a commitment to coaching with upholding high academic standards.
• Be motivated and able to motivate others.

About BGSU and the Falcon Forensics & Debate Team:
BGSU has a student body of 21,000 students centrally located in Bowling Green, Ohio near both Toledo and Detroit, Michigan.  The Falcon Forensics Program is housed within the Department of Communication and works collaboratively with the Department of Theatre and Film. 

For more information regarding the academic and graduate program at BGSU, please visit the School of Media and Communication website at:  http://scs.bgsu.edu/Home/index.php 

or the Department of  Communication homepage at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/ipc/index.html.

For more information regarding our graduate program,  contact http://www.bgsu.edu/gradcoll/page24959.html