Become a Young Scholar

The Young Scholars Program accepts applications from prospective 8th-grade students annually. Once accepted into the program, Young Scholars benefit from various programming and campus day visits.

Program Eligibility

Reside in the state of Ohio and be enrolled in one of the specified public-school districts:
Akron Public Schools Canton City Schools Cincinnati Public Schools Cleveland Metropolitan School District Cincinnati Public Schools Columbus City Schools Dayton Public Schools Lorain City Schools Toledo Public Schools Youngstown City School District

*Students with a 3.5 GPA or above are preferred and will be the strongest candidates.

2024 YSP Income Limits

For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,380 for each additional person.

Household size = 1, limit is $21,084

Household size = 2, limit is $28,616

Household size = 3, limit is $36,148

Household size = 4, limit is $43,680

Household size = 5, limit is $51,212

Household size = 6, limit is $58,744

Household size = 7, limit is $66,276

Household size = 8, limit is $73,808

How to Apply

Create an account and apply online using the YSP application portal during the application period.

A complete application includes:

• 7th and 8th-grade report cards
• 7th and 8th-grade attendance records
• Essay Response (200 to 250 words)
• Submission of proof of income
• Recommendation Form - completed by a counselor, teacher, or principal

Paper applications will be available upon request only.

Public informational meetings and application assistance workshops will be arranged during the application period.