Ohio State Young Scholars Program
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Tiffany F. Payiavlas Program Manager Youngstown Office
Phone: 614-247-6760
payiavlas.2@osu.edu
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The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program (YSP)
APPLY beginning January 1, 2026
Click here to begin your application
ABOUT YSP
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a comprehensive pre-collegiate and collegiate student success program designed to enhance the academic, personal, and career development of its Scholars.
YSP is an exceptional opportunity for academically talented, first-generation students with high financial need to advance their goal of pursuing higher education
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR YCSD
Currently enrolled in the 8th grade
A high-achieving student having earned grades of all or mostly A's (with few B's and C's) in core academic subjects in 7th and 8th grade
Qualify as a first-generation college student (applicants' parent(s) cannot have earned a bachelor's degree at the time of application) Contact Mrs. Payiavlas if you have questions about this.
Have a family income that is at or below the household maximum income guidelines stated on the YSP Application
Provide completed application with required requested financial documentation by the application deadline
Have a strong desire and motivation to enroll in and graduate from a 4-year college or university
Demonstrate good school attendance and positive in-and-out of school behavior and;
Commit to the successful completion of a college-prep curriculum in high school
HOW TO APPLY
The YSP Application will be available online from January 1, 2026, to March 15, 2026. For more information or assistance, please contact Mrs. Tiffany Payiavlas at payiavlas.2@osu.edu