Ohio State Young Scholars Program - Dayton

07/10/2026

YSP will be in attendance! Go Bucks! ❤️🩶

All DPS families are invited to the 2nd Annual Family First Fest! ☀️

This event is free and open to all current DPS families.

The event will include
🌟Free hairstyles & haircuts*
🌟School supply giveaways
🌟Vaccines & physicals
🌟Enrollment assistance
🌟Food trucks, vendors and more!
*Registration is recommended in advance. On-site registration will close at 1 pm. (Sign-ups coming soon!)

Please note: Students must have their IDs to participate in the free events. Staff will be on-site to assist in making new ones. If you need a reprinted badge, there will be a reprint fee of $5.

05/21/2026

The Young Scholars Program celebrated its Senior Signing Day on May 1st at The Ohio State University, marking a significant milestone for ALL Scholars who committed to OSU! ⭕️🙌🏾🙏🏾⭕️

It was a beautiful day shared with you and your families, filled with pride and joy! 🤩

They are all graduating this week! So proud of each of them!

CONGRATULATIONS, SCHOLARS!!! 🥳🎉👏🏾🌰❤️

Dayton and Cincinnati YSP Scholars pictured!

03/16/2026

Our 9th grade scholars had an amazing time during their Freshman Foundations visit to The Ohio State University on Friday, March 13th! Students explored campus, built community, and created album‑cover paintings that showcased their personal brand, creativity, and confidence. A day full of learning, fun, and future vision! 🌰❤️

03/05/2026

The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Program Coordinator serving the Youngstown City School District.

For more than 35 years, the Young Scholars Program has helped talented students prepare for and succeed in higher education. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting students and strengthening pathways to college.

The position is based in Youngstown, Ohio and works directly with the Youngstown City School District and families.

Link to apply:
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/.../Program-Coordinator...

02/17/2026

👋🏾 DPS 8th Graders and Families! YSP is hosting one more virtual Family Info Session, and we invite you to join us! 📲🥳🎉👏🏾❤️🩶

Hop on Zoom to learn more about YSP, review the eligibility criteria, and understand the online application process. This session will also provide ample opportunity for Q&A 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏿‍♀️

Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00 pm, you can join the meeting at go.osu.edu/yspinfo2026 or by scanning the QR code on the digital flyer below 💻

YSP family, friends and community partners: Please help spread the word! Thank you 🫶🏾

⭕️🙌🏾🙏🏾⭕️

02/08/2026

Congratulations to Lorain Scholar Alum! We are proud of you!

01/29/2026

NEW DATE ADDED | School Administrators & Counselors 📣

Due to recent school closures caused by inclement weather, we’ve added an additional statewide Zoom information session to ensure school administrators and school counselors have the opportunity to learn about The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program (YSP) and our application process.

🗓 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM | Program Overview
11:00–11:30 AM | Live Q&A
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

This session will cover:
✔️ Program overview and mission
✔️ The YSP Scholarship to The Ohio State University
✔️ Student eligibility requirements
✔️ The YSP recruitment and application process

If you were unable to attend a previous session due to weather related disruptions, we hope you’ll join us for this newly added date.

Contact: [email protected]

01/27/2026

Another inclement weather day! Make the best of it!

The district is closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. This means all schools and district buildings are closed. No students are to report. Those employees identified as essential personnel should still report.

All extracurricular school activities, field trips, and athletic events are canceled.

01/26/2026

Enjoy another snow day! ❄️ 🥶

The district is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. This means all schools and district buildings are closed. No students are to report. Those employees identified as essential personnel should still report.

Stay warm! ❄️