What is Scholars? How to Apply

The Biological Sciences Scholars Program is selective, and you must apply to be considered. Students admitted into the Scholars Program typically:

• Rank in the top 20% of their high school class• Have a 27+ ACT composite OR• Have a 1220+ SAT Critical Reading & Math

combined score

Students who are eligible for the Honors Program designation at Ohio State are ineligible for the Scholars Program. Please note: Only new first quarter freshman who begin at OSU during the autumn quarter on the Columbus campus are eligible to apply for the Scholars Programs.

Step 1. Apply to Ohio State at apply.osu.edu

Step 2. Receive your OSU ID via email (issued within 1 week of application submission)

Step 3. Apply to the Scholars Program at hsapp.osu.edu

To be considered, please submit your application by the deadline of February 1.

For additional information:• Visit the Biological Sciences Scholars

Program website: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/psBioSci.aspx

• Contact Melissa Dennis at 614.292.4347 or dennis.143@osu.edu.

The Ohio State Scholars Programs are selective, intentionally developed Learning Communities which provide you with opportunities for collaborative study. Each of the 14 programs is dedicated to a specialized theme that promotes engagement and personal growth. Additionally, each program features a first-year residential community designed to help students in the Scholars Program quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. They live together, study together, experience diverse opportunities outside of the classroom, and build relationships that last throughout their college careers.

• Thematic residential communities• Focused co-curricular activities• Enhanced advising, career planning, and

mentoring• Select classes with other Scholars

students• Collaborative learning opportunities• Special study abroad programs

PROGRAM BENEFITS

What We Do Biological Sciences Scholars

If interested, students most typically get involved in a research setting during their second or third year. Research may be animal or plant related, molecular or organismal, lab or field based, on or off campus, scientific or clinical. Exposure is the key ingredient; students can use this exposure and experience to build their resume, follow career paths, or apply to graduate/professional school. Participation in the Biological Sciences Scholars program will help to build connections with faculty and peers that can lead to these research experiences.

Undergraduate ResearchThe Biological Sciences Scholars Program is a four year program focusing on exposure to undergraduate research in the biological sciences during our students’ tenures at Ohio State. The “living-learning” arrangement that the Scholars enjoy allows the students to interact on both academic and social levels.

All Biological Sciences Scholars are studying in one of the majors offered in Biological Sciences or have a strong passion for the sciences while majoring in another subject area. Many of our students are considering careers in the health professions (Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Pharmacy, etc) research, teaching at the high school or college level, working with the government, or with conservation efforts. This is a four year program with different goals for student involvement for each year.

Contributing to the community at large is a goal of the Biological Sciences Scholars Program. Each year, students become involved in a variety of community organizations in order to learn more about themselves, engage with others, and to give back to the world around them. Past community service events have included Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-a-Family, animal adoption events with the Franklin County Dog Shelter, and the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to name a few.

Community Service

Group ActivitiesAs a Biological Sciences Scholar, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs surrounding skill development, career exploration, and scientific discovery. Some past programs and trips have included the Cleveland Clinic, The Wilds, professional school Q & A sessions, Stone Laboratory, COSI, Newport Aquarium, and the Bureau of Crime Investigation.