The Eminence Fellows Program at The Ohio State University has named 19 Fellows for the entering Class of 2026.
The Class of 2026 was selected from an applicant pool of 650, representing 16 states, 32 Ohio cities, and 62 different high schools. Among this accomplished group are student and community leaders, researchers, tutors, mentors, publication editors, non-profit leaders, dedicated employees, and talented musicians and artists. They have all given of their time and talents to their high schools and their communities.
The 19 Fellows were a part of a group of 75 finalists that participated in individual, virtual interviews with program staff and university faculty. They also took part in a variety of virtual gatherings to offer opportunities to meet current, enrolled Fellows, faculty, and Honors Program staff.
The Class of 2026 is the tenth class of Eminence Fellows and will usher in the tenth anniversary year for the Eminence Fellows Program. This program brings exceptional students to The Ohio State University based on academic potential, character, leadership, cultural competency, and community service impact. The Eminence Program encourages and supports students in these areas and provides many opportunities along the way. The Eminence Scholarship is a full cost of attendance award that includes tuition and fees, room and board, enrichment activities, and additional expenses.
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Congratulations to the Eminence Class of 2026!
Name |
City |
ST |
Proposed Major |
Stephanie Boyd |
Bowie |
MD |
International Studies |
Aysha Chaudhry |
Dayton |
OH |
Computer Science and Engineering |
Arnav Chinchankar |
Edison |
NJ |
Public Affairs |
Paige Consolo |
Alpharetta |
GA |
Pre-Nursing |
Samuel Cortes |
Tallmadge |
OH |
Biomedical Sciences |
Aditya Desai |
Copley |
OH |
Data Analytics |
Rya Fitch |
Cleveland |
OH |
Biochemistry |
Katherine Freytag |
Waterville |
OH |
Biology |
Nora Igelnik |
Cleveland |
OH |
Journalism |
Kiah Kapoor |
Columbus |
OH |
Biomedical Sciences |
Allison Lewis |
Bellbrook |
OH |
Chemical Engineering |
Nathan Mark |
Columbus |
OH |
Integrated Business Engineering |
Anna-Kate Miedler |
Lexington |
KY |
Biomedical Engineering |
Alyson Murphy |
Greenfield |
OH |
Political Science |
Leah Salomone |
Canal Fulton |
OH |
Integrated Business Engineering |
Cordelia Vanderveer |
Toledo |
OH |
Public Affairs |
Xavier Vesco |
Akron |
OH |
Public Health |
Marleigh Winterbottom |
Liberty Township |
OH |
Speech & Hearing Science |
Jaden Zelidon |
O’Fallon |
MO |
Neuroscience |