Higher Education Awareness/support Programs | Ohio State Young Scholars Program - Akron

Offers programs to assist African-American, Latino, and other minority students in preparing for college education at Ohio State University. Provides a comprehensive pre-collegiate and collegiate program designed to enhance the academic, personal, and career development of its scholars. Founded in 1988, Young Scholars Program annually identifies and serves hundreds of academically talented first generation college students from economically-challenged backgrounds.

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Physical Address

1040 Copley Road, Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron, OH 44320

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Fax

(330) 761-7955

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information.

Fee

No fee. Offers financial aid packages to students who successfully complete program and attend The Ohio State University.

Eligibility

Serves students in 8th grade who attend schools in the Akron Public School District and meet the criteria listed below: - Maintain a minimum, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or above. Students with a 3.5 GPA or above are preferred. - Commiting to a college preparatory program in high school. - First generation college student. - Meet income guidelines. Call for details.

Languages

None.

Service area

Akron, Ohio

Agency info

Ohio State Young Scholars Program - Akron

Offers programs to assist students in preparing for college education at Ohio State University. Provides a comprehensive pre-collegiate and collegiate program designed to enhance the academic, personal, and career development of its scholars.