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"YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
A primary mission of Ohio State's Office of Minority Affairs is to offer services and programs which assist minority students in succeeding at Ohio State. In order to help students realize their fullest potential early in their academic careers, the university created the Young Scholars Program (YSP). YSP was developed in 1988 as a statewide model to increase the number of African-American, Latino/Hispanic-American, Native American and Appalachian students who are prepared to do well in degree programs at four-year institutions of higher learning. Through partnerships with Ohio State and the nine largest urban school districts and communities in Ohio, YSP nurtures the enormous potential of its students through academic, personal and career development initiatives.

THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A YOUNG SCHOLAR

Nomination, Selection, and Induction
Each spring, teachers, principals, and guidance counselors nominate sixth-grade students from nine urban school districts in Ohio: Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Toledo, and Youngstown. Students are interviewed and selected on the basis of academic performance, test scores, leadership, community involvement, family circumstances, and other factors. All of the students are from low-income families and are members of African-American, Latino/Hispanic-American, Native American and Appalachian minority groups. In addition, a potential Young Scholar must be the first generation in his or her family to graduate from a four-year university or college with a bachelor's degree or beyond.

Public school officials, representatives from Ohio State, and members of the student's community make the final selection of the Young Scholars. The program annually inducts 120 students statewide as pre-young scholars. The students are formally inducted as Young Scholars in the 9th grade. As part of the induction process, Young Scholars are encouraged to attend Ohio State and along with their parents must make a commitment to participate in all elements of the program. Young Scholars must also enroll in college preparatory courses in high school and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Young Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are guaranteed admission to Ohio State, as well as a financial aid package base on their individual verified need.

YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM STATEWIDE SUPPORT

Parent Alliance
The purpose of the Parent Alliance is to provide a mechanism that allows parents to participate in the planning and implementation of Young Scholars programs. The Parent Alliance provides advice in key areas that directly affect scholars and their perspectives, attitudes, experiences, and futures in YSP. Working in partnership with Program Coordinators, public school staff, and community and civic organizations, the Parent Alliance provides a comprehensive support system for Young Scholars. The Parent Alliance promotes and encourages educational, social, and cultural development for scholars and their families.

The Samuel DuBois Cook Summer Academy
An annual two-week residential summer academy for Young Scholars entering grades 9-12 is held on Ohio State's main campus. Formerly knows as the Summer Institute, the program has been renamed the Samuel Dubois Cook Summer Academy, in honor of distinguished Ohio State alumnus Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook, President Emeritus of Dillard University. Scholars participate in a variety of academic activities that help students to feel more familiar with collegiate life. Curricular materials are designed to complement, not duplicate, materials taught in Young Scholars' home schools. The summer academy also provides the scholars the opportunity for career exploration, by working with various colleges and departments at Ohio State as well as in the community.

Cultural Diversity Awareness
Scholars attend a wide range of events that explore cultural diversity in the arts and promote cross-cultural sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences. Cultural events include symphony, ballet, and Broadway productions.

City Academics
Scholars entering grades seven and eight participate in a two-week City Academy each summer. This summer experience is designed to serve as a bridge between the end of one academic year and the start of the next. Academics provide scholars challenging workshops that build upon learned skills while exploring each scholar's career goals. Each workshop is designed with the school district's overall mission in mind and includes test preparation, computer literacy, and study skills.

Academic Assistance and Enrichment
Young scholars are provided with numerous avenues to ensure academic success, including access to academic assistance and tutoring. Scholars also have access to ACT/SAT training, career exploration, and workshops in mathematics, science and English. If a scholar's grades fall below the required 3.0 GPA, he or she must attend weekly academic sessions in an effort to meet the YSP academic standard.

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