Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Wikipedia
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Wikipedia
The Ohio State University’s Young Scholars Program (YSP) recently received statewide recognition for its impactful work in improving college access for first-generation college students in Ohio.
Chila Thomas, YSP executive director, accepted the award on behalf of Ohio State during the Ohio Women’s Leadership Summit on July 13 in Cincinnati.
“It is an honor to serve Ohio and The Ohio State University community through the Young Scholars Program,” said Thomas. “Leading a team of esteemed colleagues with which many of us share the experiences of the students we serve brings my team immense pleasure to partner with and guide students to support college access and success.”
Founded in 1988, YSP is a comprehensive pre-collegiate and collegiate student success initiative offering academically talented, first-generation students with high financial need the opportunity to enhance their academic, personal, and career development. YSP serves students from Ohio’s nine largest public school districts: Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Toledo and Youngstown.
Connecting multiple levels of education each year, YSP assists over 1,000 students statewide. This includes 700 students in grades 8-12 and 350 undergraduate students. It serves as a stepping stone for success at Ohio State and beyond.
“The Ohio State University is a land-grant institution with a long and proud tradition of educating all Ohioans,” said Yolanda Zepeda, interim vice provost for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. “The Young Scholars Program is an embodiment of that mission to bring education to Ohioans from every corner of the state and walk of life. We are extremely proud of the role that we play in helping Young Scholars achieve their educational dreams and become leaders in their communities and in their professions.”
YSP serves pre-collegiate students in grades 9-12 by providing year-round college counseling and programming to enhance college preparation and readiness. This is done in partnership with school district administrators and staff; Ohio State faculty; staff; students; alumni; and community partners.
YSP undergraduate programs assist Young Scholars in reaching their full potential through personal, professional, and leadership development. Undergraduate Students Success Programs begin with a summer early arrival program followed by academic year programming including an academic bridge program; holistic success coaching; peer mentoring; study skills enrichment; first-year seminar courses; and scholarship support services.
To be eligible scholars must complete a rigorous college preparatory curriculum demonstrating high academic achievement. Scholars in good academic standing receive a robust financial aid package from Ohio State which includes federal grants state grants work-study opportunities as well as the Young Scholars Award.
In addition to Thomas Zepeda was represented at the conference by Wendy G Smooth senior vice provost for inclusive excellence Ange-Marie Hancock executive director of Kirwan Institute
“This award is a wonderful acknowledgment of the Young Scholars Programs transformative impact on students across Ohio,” said Smooth “We are deeply honored by this recognition committed continuing our work empower first-generation providing tools opportunities succeed academically lead communities”
The annual nonpartisan nonpolitical event hosted U.S Sen Sherrod Brown recognizes individuals organizations uplift women serve communities
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