Due Nov 9, 2026
OSU Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program
Direct application
Full tuition
Eligibility
School
The Ohio State University
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying to Ohio State's Columbus campus may compete for the Stamps Eminence Scholarship, a merit-based award with no financial need consideration. Apply to OSU by the November 1 early action deadline, indicate Honors or Scholars interest, then submit the separate Stamps application by November 9.
The scholarship covers full tuition for up to eight semesters plus an enrichment grant of up to $5,000 after the first year.
The Stamps application requires a 500-word essay and a two-minute unlisted YouTube video. Finalists interview virtually and attend Stamps Eminence Finalist Friday in February. Recipients maintain University Honors Program status and complete an Honors thesis or capstone.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Ohio State admission application
- Separate Stamps application
- 500-word essay
- Two-minute unlisted YouTube video
- Video introduction (2 minutes) submitted as an unlisted YouTube link: first minute introduce yourself sharing aspects not covered in your application (simple background or narrated pictures/slides/obj
- Common Application and other submitted Ohio State application materials are reviewed by the Stamps Eminence selection committee
- Indicate Honors or Scholars interest in the Ohio State application.
- Finalists interview virtually and attend Stamps Eminence Finalist Friday.
- Recipients must maintain University Honors Program status and complete an Honors thesis or capstone.