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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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  • 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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  • 15 students represent Honors and Scholars on the 2026 Homecoming Court

    Benjamin Roebke | October 1, 2026
    This Homecoming season, 15 members of The Ohio State University's 2026 Homecoming Court are affiliated with Honors and Scholars, reflecting the community's tradition of leadership and engagement. Their selection comes as Kuhn Honors and Scholars House celebrates its 100th anniversary this semester. Members of the Homecoming Court are selected for their leadership, integrity, Buckeye spirit and...
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