Scholarship Opportunity

Youngstown State Martin Luther King Merit Award

Offered by Youngstown State University / YSU Foundation

Merit scholarship option for new high school graduates from 15 specifically listed local schools entering YSU full time.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be a new high school graduate entering YSU as a beginning first-year student, with at least a 3.0 GPA; a test-optional route is listed.
  • Graduate from one of these named schools: Campbell Memorial, Cardinal Mooney, Chaney, East, Farrell, John F. Kennedy, Niles McKinley, New Castle, Sharon, Struthers, Summit Academy, Ursuline, Warren G. Harding, Valley Christian, or Youngstown Early College.
  • Enroll full time for disbursement. The award is restricted by school attended, not universally available to every local high school.

Requirements

  • Submit the YSU undergraduate admission application and transcripts by the annual February 15 scholarship deadline; the next occurrence is February 15,2027.
  • No separate Scholarships for Excellence form or scholarship essay is listed.
  • Renewal requires at least 24 credits per academic year, at least 12 per term and a 3.0 overall GPA.
  • YSU states students cannot receive more than one Scholarships for Excellence award; review the offered option instead of adding the MLK maximum to another freshman level.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that your graduating school is one of the named eligible schools.
  2. 2Apply for YSU freshman admission with transcripts by the program deadline.
  3. 3Review the offered Excellence award and renewal conditions.