Fall 2025 Youngstown State University Honors College Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of February, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
YSU awards the Honors College Awards to exceptional incoming freshmen students (domestic and international) upon acceptance into its Honors College. These Honors College scholarships are awarded to first-year students coming directly from high school.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5
ii. Obtain a minimum of 26 ACT or SAT combined Math, Verbal and Writing 1240

Value of Scholarship: 
The YSU Honors College Awards are valued as follows;
For domestic students
i. Tuition scholarships range from $1,000-$3,000 
ii. Housing scholarships range from $1,000-$3,000
The above scholarships may be combined with Freshman Scholarships for Excellence
 
iii. Leslie H. Cochran University Scholarship - covers the full cost of undergraduate study 

For international students
i. Tuition scholarships - $1,000 renewable up to 4 years 
ii. Housing scholarships - $2,000 renewable up to 2 years

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into YSU
ii. Complete the Honors College application

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the YSU Freshman Scholarship Page or the International Undergraduate Scholarship Page.