The collaborative spirit of “giving back” is a hallmark of the Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program. Stamps Scholars have the opportunity to research and learn about our city's most pressing issues, develop group projects with community partners, and engage in ongoing Stamps Eminence service initiatives.
This approach encourages a collective effort to address community issues identified by the students themselves. It fosters social entrepreneurship, connection, and collaboration, allowing each Stamps Scholar to contribute in a way that suits them best. The program offers the potential to make significant change, teach valuable skills of compromise and collaboration, and develop leadership within a strong community of leaders.
Current Class Projects
Buckeye Bridge
Getting its start with the class of 2027, Buckeye Bridge is a student grant writing program that supports small nonprofits in their efforts to serve Columbus’ most vulnerable populations.
Cultivate Columbus
Cultivate Columbus has a mission to promote sustainable practices, nourish communities, and enhance food security.
EcoSpace
ENCompass
Initiated by the class of 2017, ENCompass is an undergraduate student organization at Ohio State dedicated to bridging the gap between medical and social care. Using online resource database systems, our student volunteers connect clients to the many existing resources in Columbus that can meet their needs.
Enlighten
Conceptualized by the class of 2020, Enlighten dedicates itself to creating a culture of compassion for human trafficking survivors in the city of Columbus and throughout Ohio.
Golden Buckeye Memories
Golden Buckeye Memories is an organization dedicated to promoting artistic expression for persons living with dementia (PLD), thereby relieving burden and providing respite for their caregivers. We will provide a welcoming space for PLD, enabling caregivers to engage in education, research, and rest.
The Main Menu Project
Beginning with the class of 2025, the Main Menu Project is a student-led organization dedicated to making the Columbus community more accessible for individuals who are visually impaired. We collaborate with local restaurants to create accessible menus for those with low vision.
ProjectPEER
Project PEER is an organization that is dedicated to supporting the educational experience of incarcerated students.
Serve Sync
Established in Spring of 2024, Serve Sync collaborates with the Department of Student Life to promote students’ involvement in service.
SmileChild
Conceptualized by the class of 2021, SmileChild is a Columbus nonprofit that empowers caregivers by providing comprehensive education and resource connections to ensure that each baby has the chance to smile.
SOAR
Getting its start with the Class of 2022, the SOAR Initiative (Safety, Outreach, Autonomy, Respect) is an independent, student-run nonprofit providing resources to help people who use drugs be as safe as possible.
Vocalize Interpreting
Launching with the class of 2023, Vocalize Interpreting is a local 501(c)(3) aiming to improve health outcomes and patient experience for limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals.