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Rising Star Award Application

The Rising Star Awards support programs in the Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Recruitment, which serves Ohio State’s undergraduate student population. The awards are part of the College of Arts and Sciences recruitment, retention and recognition program for undergraduate students. More information about the Rising Star Awards is available here.

Necessary criteria for eligibility: 

  • Eligible students are those first year students who have declared majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • GPA 3.0 or above and completed resume

Other criteria that will be considered at the committee’s discretion:

  • Outstanding participation in the Program for Advancing Scholarship & Service (PASS) (using sign-in sheets & other attendance record)
  • Active involvement in other campus organizations (documentation from organization official)
  • Demonstration of initiative evidenced by internships, leadership in campus organizations, steps towards research and global education, interest in PASS peer leadership, and any additional input from peer leaders about any student who has demonstrated superior leadership skills
  • Active participation in community service

Contact Angelett Anderson at anderson.2777@osu.edu in the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment with questions.

Application deadline: March 4, 2024

Personal Information
Statement

Please attach a statement of at least 250 words that explains how you have met the criteria listed at the top of this form. Additional documentation is required to support your involvement or intended involvement in student organizations, research, internship or study abroad opportunities (where applicable to you). Additional documentation should be in the form of recommendation letter(s) from an organization or peer leader.

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