The Urban Scholars Program is a scholarship initiative that actively recruits high school students from urban areas in Ohio and across the country to come to Ohio University. Students from disproportionately represented groups are eligible for the program, which provides scholarship support to those who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and financial need.
The Urban Scholars Program includes:
A four-year renewable scholarship
Annual book stipend
Participation in a summer prematriculation 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
Eligibility:
Applicants must be academically talented, attend a school in an urban school district, and demonstrate financial need. Other factors considered in the review process are grade point average, class rank, and standardized test scores.
How to Apply:
Students may be nominated for consideration to the Urban Scholars Program (Call or e-mail the Office for Diversity with any queries).
