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We're excited to host our Common App completion workshop on Thursday, September 5th at The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 305 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503. The Class of 2025 is on their way to being Buckeye Bound!

Did you know Ohio State has a technology loan program for students with expressed financial need? Device (iPad or Microsoft Surface) loans can be short-term or long-term and must be renewed or returned at the end of each semester.

Student Technology Loan Program The Student Technology Loan Program provides iPad and Microsoft Surface loaner devices to students with limited technology access and identified financial needs. Device loans can be short term or long term and must be either renewed or returned at the end of each semester. This page contains informa...

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Youngstown City School District Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

Our YSP collegiate team has been busy preparing for our Early Arrival Program and eager to greet our Class of 2024 as they head to Columbus for Move-In Day this weekend! YSP Youngstown is proud to once again provide residence hall essentials to our Scholars. Ms. Tiffany compiled a list of the most requested items. We hope this helps other students as they prepare for their first year of college. Congratulations once again to our Future Buckeyes!

Congratulations, Nariah! Nariah Gillam graduated from Chaney High School and Choffin Career & Technical Center. She was accepted to the University of Akron, Kent State University, and The Ohio State University. She is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University. Nariah plans on majoring in Computer Science Engineering with the goal of becoming a skilled software engineer. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

Congratulations, Ari! Ari’anna Bankston graduated from Youngstown Rayen Early College High School (YREC) and received her Associate of Arts from Youngstown State University. At YREC, she was inducted into the National Honor Society and was accepted to Youngstown State University, Central State University, and Wilberforce University. Ari’anna was selected by her peers as the YSP Youngstown 2024 Outstanding Senior and honored during the Ohio State Commitment Ceremony held at The Ohio State University in May. She is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University majoring in Radiologic Sciences and Therapy. Her goal is to pursue a career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

Excited for YSP New Scholar Orientation tomorrow (6/28) at The Ohio Union!

Congratulations, Ja’Sean! Ja’Sean Rushton graduated from Valley Christian High School. While at Valley Christian he served as Vice President of National Honor Society and was crowned Prom King. In 2021, he had the honor of winning “Best of Show” in Ohio’s 13th District Congressional Art Competition where his picture was hung in the Capital Building for one year. Ja’Sean was accepted to Clark Atlanta University, North Carolina Central University, Florida A&M, Kent State University, University of Akron, and the University of Cincinnati. He is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University. Additionally, Ja’Sean received the O.A.R Heard of the World Scholarship, a partnership of the Ohio State University Foundation and the band O.A.R., in the amount of $6,100. Ja’Sean plans on majoring in marketing. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

Congratulations, Ma’Kayla! Ma’Kayla Rosendary received her high school diploma from Youngstown Rayen Early College High School (YREC) and Associate of Arts from Youngstown State University (YSU). She was elected President of the National Honor Society and was a YSU Dean’s List recipient. She received the Governor’s Merit Scholarship in the amount of $4000 and the YWCA’s Women with Bright Futures scholarship of $500. Ma’Kayla was accepted to Cleveland State University, Kent State University, and Central State University. She is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University. Ma’Kayla plans on majoring in Chemistry with the goal of pursuing dermatology or cosmetic chemistry. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

Congratulations, Hannah! Hannah Daily graduated from Chaney High School and Choffin Career & Technical Center, receiving credentials in Early Childhood Education. Hannah was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society and received the 2024 Outstanding Senior Award for Early Childhood Education. She was accepted to Thiel College and received a generous scholarship package. Hannah is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University majoring in Social Work. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

Congratulations, NeVaeh! NeVaeh Shouse Received her high school diploma from Youngstown Rayen Early College High School (YREC) and Associate of Arts from Youngstown State University (YSU). While at YREC, NeVaeh was elected Class President and Vice President of the National Honor Society. NeVaeh participated in many community service and volunteer initiatives like YUMADOP, and My Brothers Keeper. At YSU, she was awarded Dean’s List and President’s list. She received the Governor’s Merit Scholarship in the amount of $5000 and received the 2024 J.L. Francis Scholarship, First Place Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, in the amount of $1,000. NeVaeh was accepted to Case Western Reserve University. NeVaeh is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University. NeVaeh plans on majoring in Biochemistry with the goal of pursuing medical school for internal medicine/pediatrics. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

Congratulations Fa’Rah! Fa’Rah Little graduated from Chaney High School as Valedictorian. While at Chaney, she was inducted into the Chaney Honor Society and participated in many community service and volunteer initiatives. Fa’Rah was accepted into Villanova University, the University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business), Howard University, and the College of Wooster. In addition to YSP, Fa’Rah was a participant in the Youngstown Early Identification Program (YEIP) also known as the Wooster Youngstown Scholars. She was awarded Wooster’s Dean Scholarship totaling $160,000 for 4 years. Additionally, Fa’Rah received the Governor’s Merit Scholarship in the amount of $5000 and received the 2024 J.L. Francis Scholarship, First Place Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, in the amount of $1,000. Fa’Rah is a recipient of the Young Scholars Program scholarship and will attend THE Ohio State University. The YSP Scholarship is a 4 year (8-semester) scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food!

We have been busy getting ready for our signature summer programming! Campus visits complement the experiences scholars have during the academic year, and the summer overnight visits prepare students for what they will experience in the upcoming year's curriculum. The combination of campus visits and summer overnight programs provides scholars with valuable opportunities to familiarize themselves with the campus environment, faculty, and staff, ultimately preparing them for their academic endeavors.

The City of Youngstown and the United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley have partnered to launch the Downtown Recovery Fund, a central location for monetary donations to be collected for relief efforts regarding the explosion that occurred in downtown Youngstown last week.

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Youngstown is still in the lead! We're currently at $890. Help us get to $1000! All funds raised go directly to YSP programs and services.

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

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

Youngstown Scholars! Represent your city and give. Celebrate the impact of the Young Scholars Program in the 2024 BuckeyeFunder City Challenge. Companies, Families, and Friends are invited to donate in your honor.

Every aspiring Young Scholar must receive a nomination from a teacher in a core subject area, a principal, or their school counselor. Youngstown YSP received a record number of applications from talented 8th graders at Chaney Middle School, East Middle School, and Rayen Early College Middle School. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate amazing students!

Youngstown Scholar Aalissia Thomas continues to shine! Proud is an understatement - we can't wait to see what's next. Let the countdown to graduation begin! 🎓🎉

YSP grad ends one Buckeye journey and begins another See image caption Hide image caption YSP grad ends one Buckeye journey and begins another by Paige Galperin As an aspiring counselor, Aalissia Thomas plans to spend the rest of her life helping others navigate challenges—a dream she will be one step closer to achieving when she accepts her diploma...

We're nearing the end of the academic year! Scholars, please note that some of our workshop dates have changed.

Scholarship Opportunity for current or former foster youth: The Ohio Reach Scholarship application is open as of March 11, 2024. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024 by 5pm. Eligibility: The applicant must have been in the custody of a children's services agency after the age of 13. Ohio high school students must have accepted an offer from a post-secondary institution in Ohio. Application and additional eligibility criteria can be found on the website below

Ohio Reach Supporting current and former foster youth reaching for higher education.

It's truly an honor (and gift) when alumni give back to YSP! As always, thank you Jasmine Floré Pierce for your patience and expertise in working with youth. I appreciate how I can rely on you, every year, to support our incoming Young Scholars. Thank you Joel Montaz for your cool/calm demeanor, humbleness, and ability to make our aspiring Young Scholars and families feel like they won the lottery (because they did!). Thank you Jumarie Figueroa for your words of wisdom, authenticity, and welcoming personality. I'm extremely grateful for our Young Scholars, now Young Professionals, who willingly share their first-gen experiences and can attest to the impact of YSP. ~ Ms. Tiffany

Thank you, community leaders, Dr. Sherri Lovelace-Cameron, Cheri Echols, Rebecca Banks, Evelyn Cauley, and Stacy Quinones for helping us interview aspiring Young Scholars and their families!

Thank you to the following Young Scholar volunteers who served on our YSP Youngstown Interview Team on April 17 and April 18. We're proud of your leadership! 9th grade: Heaven Sadler, Georgia Thurston, Tavia Williams; 10th grade: Jaysean Garcia, William Wallace; 11th grade: Car'Laya Hammonds, Niamya Labooth, Shaleyna Torres-Sierra. By volunteering, Scholars were able to strengthen their public speaking and communication skills, network with community leaders and YSP alumni, and earn community service hours needed for their high school diploma.

Our scholars are inquiring about current and summer job opportunities. Are you aware of employment opportunities for our youth? If so, please contact Ms. Tiffany at [email protected] so she can spread the word. Thank you!

We are looking forward to celebrating our high school seniors across the state! 🎉🎓

Tonight we're hosting a statewide parent and scholar meeting to prepare our for Ohio State. Tomorrow, April 11, we're hosting Summer Program Orientation for grades 9-11!

Shout out to Mr. Ricardo! Thank you for all that you do in supporting students through their educational journey!

ODIs Ricardo Zamaripas journey: From farm fields to Hale Hall See image caption Hide image caption Ricardo Zamaripa’s journey: From farm fields to Hale Hall By Paige Galperin The door to Ricardo Zamaripa's office is almost always open. Inside, you'll find a confident yet humble man with a burning passion for making a difference in students' lives. As the Pro...