Young Scholars Application

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Young Scholars (YS), Sinclair’s first pre-college program, prepares first-generation students in grades 9 through 12 within Montgomery County, Ohio with the skills necessary to successfully transition to college following high school graduation.

BENEFITS

Graduates of the Young Scholars Program will be eligible to receive the Taylor Scholarship.
Requirements include, but are not limited to:

enroll in Sinclair immediately following high school graduation;
maintain a 2.0 GPA while enrolled;
attend all Summer Bridge programming;
complete degree/certificate or transfer within two years. Students may appeal for a third year of eligibility if within two semesters of completion.
FAFSA.

The Taylor Scholarship is only transferable to Sinclair Community College and scholarship funding is applied after all applicable Federal Financial Aid is awarded. All graduating seniors must complete the FAFSA

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Young Scholars Program
Building 19, Room 103
Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402-1460
Phone: 937.512.3730
www.sinclair.edu/young-scholars-program

You must complete both the Application and Essay to be eligible.

Application Link

Essay Link

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must make a commitment to participate through high school and graduate.

Parents/Guardian(s) have not earned a college degree.
Applicant must reside in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Applicant must have a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher their previous school year.
Parent/Guardian must give permission.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the essay at the end of this application. "Why I Want to be a Young Scholar." This essay should describe the applicant's college and career goals and the skills he/she hopes to learn through the Young Scholars experience.
Provide 2 references, one from a Teacher/Counselor and one from a Personal/Social contact. References will be contacted and asked to complete a letter of reference for applicant.
Attend mandatory orientation. Once accepted, more details will be provided.

COMMITMENT

Applicant and parent/guardian agree to the following each year if selected as a Young Scholar:

Read and comply with the YSP Handbook guidelines for participation;
Attend and actively participate in YSP programming;
Parent/Guardian agrees to attend scheduled orientations, workshops, and special events, which factor into student’s participation requirements; and
Submit yearly required documentation.