One hundred students from 37 high schools in Ohio's urban areas were welcomed to the Ohio University campus on 16th and 17th February, 2005. During the two day 1st Urban Scholars visitation program, the students were exposed to academic programs and to life as a student on the Ohio University campus. The visit included a dinner with the university President and Provost and many senior staff; an opportunity to meet with current Ohio university students as well as faculty and staff members from the students' area of academic interest. The Urban Scholars Program is an initiative of President Roderick McDavis. It is a need based scholarship which targets disproportionately represented students who attend urban high schools. 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 throughout the student's academic career
Funding to attend an approved professional conference in the junior year
An annual leadership seminar
Participation in a residential learning community
Participation in a faculty-guided research experience
Internship experience
Technology and research training
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