Scholarship Overview

The YSU Foundation, with an endowment of over $125 million, is committed to providing this "edge of excellence" for the University and the students it serves.  The Foundation, whose sole purpose is to benefit Youngstown State University, provides more than $4 million in scholarship assistance annually for its students.  You must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarship for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University.  With the exception of the University Scholars Application, there are no other application forms needed for YSU's Scholarships for Excellence.  Students cannot be awarded more than one scholarship through the Scholarships for Excellence program.

 
1. Complete the admissions process by the February 15 deadline (new students).
2. Complete the online Institutional Aid Application by February 15.
3. Search the YSU Scholarship search for miscellaneous scholarships.

 New High School Graduates
  University Scholars (Full-cost scholarship) $12,500 (est)
  Trustees' Scholarships $4,500
  President's Scholarships $2,500
  Deans' Scholarships $2,000
  Red and White Scholarships $1,500

Transfer Students
  Transfer Student Scholarships $1,500 or $1,000
  YSU Advantage Scholarship $1,100

Current YSU Students
  Academic Achievement Award $500
  Miscellaneous Scholarships Varies
 

Scholarship Contact Information


Gina McHenry
 
phone: 330-941-1594
email: gcmchenry@ysu.edu

Lisa Schiavi  
phone: 330-941-2372
email: laschiavi@ysu.edu

 

Additional Resources

YSU Institutional Scholarship Search

Fastweb Scholarship Search

CollegeBoard Scholarship Search
 

Tuition Estimator

Financial Aid Est

 

 

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