The Urban Scholars Program is a need-based scholarship program targeted to high school graduates of urban school districts in Ohio. The program provides scholarship support to students from disproportionately represented groups with demonstrated financial need, excellent academic achievement, and who have the desire and motivation to succeed.
The Urban Scholars Program includes:
A four-year renewable scholarship
Annual book stipend
Participation in a summer pre-matriculation program
Participation in academic-support seminars
Mentoring experience with an Ohio University alum
An annual leadership seminar
Participation in a research experience
Internship opportunities
Technology and research training
Eligibility:
Applicants must be academically talented, attend school in an Ohio urban school district and demonstrate financial need. Other factors included in the review process are grade point average, class rank, and standardized test scores.
2) Students who meet the eligibility requirements and who complete the FAFSA by the specified deadline will be notified by the Office of Multicultural Student Access and Retention of the process to follow in completing the Urban Scholars application.
3) Eligible students will be invited to submit the Urban Scholars application which requires two essays, two letters of recommendation and the personal profile form.
4) Completed applications will be reviewed and candidates from the pool of eligible students who are selected for further consideration will interview with members of the selection committee.
