Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
Incoming freshmen scholarships at Youngstown recognize the academic achievements of new high school graduates (US citizens and permanent residents). These scholarships are automatically awarded to beginning first-year students who have been admitted to the University. Full-time enrollment is required for disbursement.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
ii. Obtain a minimum ACT score of 19 or higher or SAT (combined reading/math) score of 990
Value of Scholarship:
The Youngstown State University Freshmen Scholarships for Excellence are valued as follows;
i. First Opportunity: $1,000 per year (3.0+ GPA and 19 ACT/990 SAT)
- Test Optional: GPA 3.0-3.49
ii. Red and White: $2,000 per year (3.0 GPA and 22 ACT/1110 SAT)
- Test Optional: GPA 3.5-3.89
iii. Dean’s: $3,000 per year (3.5 GPA and 25 ACT/1220 SAT)
- Test Optional: GPA 3.9 and above
iv. President’s: $4,000 per year (3.5 GPA and 27 ACT/1290 SAT)
- Test Optional: Not available
v. Trustee’s: $5,000 per year (Valedictorian)
- Test Optional: Not Available
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate scholarship application; simply submit (with transcripts) to be considered for scholarship awards.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the YSU Freshman Scholarship Page.