Ohio State Young Scholars Program - Dayton

03/16/2026

Our 9th grade scholars had an amazing time during their Freshman Foundations visit to The Ohio State University on Friday, March 13th! Students explored campus, built community, and created album‑cover paintings that showcased their personal brand, creativity, and confidence. A day full of learning, fun, and future vision! 🌰❤️

03/05/2026

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...

02/17/2026

👋🏾 DPS 8th Graders and Families! YSP is hosting one more virtual Family Info Session, and we invite you to join us! 📲🥳🎉👏🏾❤️🩶

Hop on Zoom to learn more about YSP, review the eligibility criteria, and understand the online application process. This session will also provide ample opportunity for Q&A 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏿‍♀️

Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00 pm, you can join the meeting at go.osu.edu/yspinfo2026 or by scanning the QR code on the digital flyer below 💻

YSP family, friends and community partners: Please help spread the word! Thank you 🫶🏾

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02/08/2026

Congratulations to Lorain Scholar Alum! We are proud of you!

01/29/2026

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]

01/27/2026

Another inclement weather day! Make the best of it!

The district is closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. This means all schools and district buildings are closed. No students are to report. Those employees identified as essential personnel should still report.

All extracurricular school activities, field trips, and athletic events are canceled.

01/26/2026

Enjoy another snow day! ❄️ 🥶

The district is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. This means all schools and district buildings are closed. No students are to report. Those employees identified as essential personnel should still report.

Stay warm! ❄️

01/25/2026

The district is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. This means all schools and district buildings are closed. No students are to report. Those employees identified as essential personnel should still report.

Enjoy the snow! ❄️

01/15/2026

Interested in learning more about our program? Join us on our upcoming virtual sessions!

01/05/2026

Happy New Year Scholars and Families! 🌟 Happy return to school day! Our Spring calendar has been sent out and shared here as well. Let's finish strong!

12/31/2025

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.