Ohio State Young Scholars Program - Columbus

The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Program Coordinator serving the Youngstown City School District.

For more than 35 years, the Young Scholars Program has helped talented students prepare for and succeed in higher education. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting students and strengthening pathways to college.

The position is based in Youngstown, Ohio and works directly with the Youngstown City School District and families.

Link to apply:
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/.../Program-Coordinator...

NEW DATE ADDED | School Administrators & Counselors 📣

Due to recent school closures caused by inclement weather, we’ve added an additional statewide Zoom information session to ensure school administrators and school counselors have the opportunity to learn about The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program (YSP) and our application process.

🗓 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM | Program Overview
11:00–11:30 AM | Live Q&A
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

This session will cover:
✔️ Program overview and mission
✔️ The YSP Scholarship to The Ohio State University
✔️ Student eligibility requirements
✔️ The YSP recruitment and application process

If you were unable to attend a previous session due to weather related disruptions, we hope you’ll join us for this newly added date.

Contact: [email protected]

January 1 means a new year and a new opportunity to become a Young Scholar! YSP at The Ohio State University is seeking new 8th-grade students. To apply, visit https://go.osu.edu/ysp2026 or scan the QR Code below.

Columbus City Schools 8th Graders, it's a snow day! Please spend your time submitting your YSP application to the 2025 cohort. If you have questions, email [email protected] or [email protected].

The Ohio State Office of Diversity and Inclusion, The Ohio State University - Young Scholars Program will begin accepting applications for the new cohort of 8th-grade students on January 1. The application deadline is March 15. If you know of a student who wants to go to college, please encourage them to apply. Visit www.odi.osu.edu/ysp for more information.

YSP is preparing for OSU Hoco Week. Come to celebrate with us! Walk with YSP in the Homecoming Parade. Register to walk at https://go.osu.edu/walkwithysp

Friday, October 25 | Line up at the Ohio Stadium at 5:00 pm|
Parade begins at 6:00 pm.

Can't make it to Columbus? Participate from home in the YSP Photo Challenge. Either way, we look forward to celebrating with you.

Please join the YSP to walk in the 112th Ohio State Homecoming Parade. All Young Scholars, current undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and YSP friends are welcome to participate.

Friday, October 25
Line up at the Ohio Stadium at 5:00 pm
Parade begins at 6:00 pm

Wear your favorite YSP shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket!

The registration link to Walk with YSP is in our bio
https://go.osu.edu/walkwithysp

Please join the YSP to walk in the 112th Ohio State Homecoming Parade. All Young Scholars, current undergraduates, graduate, alumni, and YSP friends are welcome to participate.

Friday, October 25
Line up at the Ohio Stadium at 5:00 pm
Parade begins at 6:00 pm

Wear your favorite YSP shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket!

Register to Walk with YSP at https://go.osu.edu/walkwithysp

Young Scholars! Are you registered to vote? The registration deadline is October 7th. Please take a moment to verify your eligibility and register to vote.

There is still time to give. Join the BuckeyeFunder YSP City Challenge by donating to the YSP Development Fund today. Families, companies, and friends are invited to donate on behalf of a scholar or city. Give now at https://go.osu.edu/yspbuckeyefunder

📣Calling all Columbus Young Scholars Program alumni and supporters of our current Scholars, we invite you to join us in giving back and supporting our students through their journey in our program.

Your contributions play a vital role in providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Together, let's empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

Join us in making a difference today!📣

https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/41586/wall

Columbus Champions for YSP Make your gift today to help sustain and enhance the Young Scholars Program at The Ohio State University.