Impact Stories

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Impact Stories

Create pathways to an accessible, affordable education.

Make transformational impacts that change lives and empower Buckeyes to create vibrant futures. By supporting scholarships, you can make a transformational impact on the lives of students, their families and our communities.

Empower Buckeyes to create vibrant futures.

By supporting scholarships, you become an integral part of creating vibrant futures for Buckeyes through the Scarlet & Gray Advantage program.

Share your scholarship story

We want to hear how scholarships empowered you to pursue your passion and positively change the lives of others. Every story shared reminds us of the collective impact our caring Buckeye community has on future generations.

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Shayla Frederick

Because of Ohio State’s large campus size, Shayla had not yet decided on coming here — until she did a tour and felt the energy while on campus.

Five people dressed in formal attire stand together on a staircase in front of large wooden doors, with floral arrangements on either side.

Adi Desai

Adi chose Ohio State because he admired the size and scope of opportunities that would enable him to engage with a diverse group of people.

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Clarence Durliat

Clarence was drawn to Ohio State because he wanted the opportunity to work towards becoming an army officer while having a traditional major.

Eyan standing outdoors in a grassy field with mountains in the background, giving a thumbs-up.

Eyan Bryant

After considering other institutions, Eyan chose Ohio State, where the Morrill Scholarship with distinction fully covered his cost of attendance.

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Katalina Xayavong

Katalina, a first-generation student with immigrant parents, chose Ohio State through the inaugural Scarlet and Gray Advantage cohort, which covered all expenses and allowed her to graduate debt-free.

Madison in a red blazer standing outdoors by a pond and fence.

Madison Walker

Madison chose Ohio State because it was close enough to her home to stay connected to her family but also allow her enough independence to experience all that Ohio State offers.

Ally standing behind a podium speaking to a crowd.

Ally Lewis

Ally chose Ohio State because she liked the balance of high academics with the fun campus atmosphere.

Elizabeth stands next to Brutus Buckeye with a campus back drop behind them.

Elizabeth Scoone

Elizabeth started her second academic journey here at The Ohio State University since her family had always been big Buckeye fans.

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Faith Sawyer

Having grown up near Columbus in a Buckeye family, Faith always considered Ohio State for college.

Dylan Page

Dylan chose Ohio State for its wide range of opportunities and likes that it is close to his family.

Cerena Dawson

Cerena chose to come to Ohio State so that she could have the convenience of staying in state for school, but also take advantage of the bigger campus that lets her meet people of different backgrounds.