Ohio State's University Maximus Scholar Competition brings 1,400 top high school seniors to campus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Karissa L. Shivley, (614) 292-8295

   COLUMBUS -- More than 200 of Columbus' top high school seniors are among the 1,400 students from across the country who will come to The Ohio State University campus to participate in this year's University Maximus Scholar Competition, Feb. 18, 19, 21, 25, and 26.

Students will be available for interviews each test day at 2:30 p.m. during a farewell reception at the Honors & Scholars Center, 220 West 12th Avenue.

Students must have an ACT composite score of 29 or above or an SAT combined score of 1300 or above and be in the top 3 percent of their graduating class to compete for one of 10 Presidential Scholarships, 30 Medalist Scholarships and 80 Tradition Scholarships.

Presidential Scholars receive full in-state tuition, room and board, book allowances and miscellaneous expenses to attend Ohio State for four years. The scholarship is currently valued at $12,901 per year. Medalist Scholars receive in-state tuition for four years (valued at $4,137 per year), while Tradition Scholars receive half of in-state tuition.

Students will complete an essay exam in the morning and take part in afternoon programs to better aquaint them with Ohio State and its Honors Program. There are also programs for their parents. Last year, 1,100 students were invited to take part in the competition.