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We serve motivated undergraduate students and foster purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences.

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Honors Program

Intentionally enriching a student’s academic curriculum while providing a like-minded and supportive community.

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Scholars Program

Develops a housing community focused on a specific academic or professional theme with programming and opportunities to support that community.

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Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program

Provides extraordinary opportunities and support for students that are ambitious and have high expectations for themselves.

Presidents Ohio State Scholarship Program

President's Ohio Scholarship Program

Awarded to new first-year Ohio residents who achieve a perfect ACT or SAT test score.

 

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  • Jaleea Gamble and the Commitment to Aiding her Community

    Benjamin Roebke | October 29, 2026
    Inspired by her lifelong love for animals, third-year Stamps Eminence scholar Jaleea Gamble knew that majoring in animal sciences was a path that she was destined to take. Gamble’s urge to collaborate and aid in both animal research as well as her community at home led her to The Ohio State University. The choice to go to Ohio State was an easy one to make for Gamble. Born and raised in Columbus...
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  • Honors Faculty Feature: Dr. Mitch Lerner

    Ty Wright | October 19, 2026
    Dr. Mitch Lerner Professor of History Director of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies Stamps Eminence Faculty Fellow What is your role in the Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program? I teach the second-semester Stamps Eminence course for first-year students. During their first semester, students build a foundation by learning about Ohio State, Columbus, and some of the challenges...
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  • The first step: Paige Consolo

    Ross Bishoff | October 19, 2026
    Graduation wasn’t so much an ending for Stamps Eminence Scholar, Paige Consolo, as it was a change of scenery. After studying food science and technology with a minor in biology, Consolo moved to Wisconsin this summer to begin Nestlé’s Manufacturing Leadership Development Program. The year-long rotational program is giving her a firsthand look at food manufacturing, from operations and continuous...
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