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Youngstown State University, an urban research university, emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.

History

We started out as a single commercial law course offered by the local YMCA. Over a century later, we serve the Youngstown area with the same passion — and even more offerings.

  • 1908 founded By The Ymca
  • 1944 Ymca Transferred Leadership
  • 1967 joined The Ohio System Of Higher Education

Education

  • 115+Undergraduate Programs
  • 40+Graduate Programs

Research

Youngstown State University is committed to fostering high quality, nationally-competitive research to promote faculty and student development in support of the University's teaching mission.  The Office of Research administers the research enterprise at YSU and includes the Office of Research Services, campus-wide research integrity functions, intellectual property and commercialization, undergraduate research, faculty research funds, student travel funds, graduate research opportunities, the Regional and Economic Development Initiative, and the YSU Research Foundation. 

Career

The Career and Counseling Services office offers a variety of programs and services to all YSU students and alumni. Our staff is here to help you with your overall career planning.

Youngstown State University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 142 Scholarships
  • 977 Academic Staff
  • 11,786 Students

Youngstown State University Overview

Youngstown State University Scholarships

Youngstown State University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Youngstown State University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based

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Samba Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available

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Student services

Student Government Association

  • To Unite. To Represent. To Serve
  • In order to better represent the students of Youngstown State University, to unite more closely the interests of undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and staff, to obtain the best leadership for guidance to higher goals and ideals, and to provide for the most efficient and successful management of all student activities, we, the students of Youngstown State University, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Housing services

Live on campus, off-campus, or downtown.

  • University Residence Halls
  • Student Apartments Located On-Campus And Downtown
  • Weller House - sixteen efficiency apartments specifically targeted towards graduate students and students with families.
  • Cafaro House - each suite are a number of bedrooms. Typically, first-year students are assigned to a 17-person suite
  • Lyden House - All four floors include rooms for each gender, and each wing has one restroom for each gender. 
  • Kilcawley House - Each floor has a traditional double-loaded corridor layout, with two-person rooms on each side of the hallway. There is only one bathroom per floor, so the floors are gendered with three housing men and three housing women. 

Library services

Maag Library

  • MaagNET Library Catalog
  • OhioLINK Library Catalog
  • Textbooks
  • Electronic Books
  • Government Documents
  • A-Z Research Databases
  • Maag Journal Finder
  • Request Forms
  • Research Guides
  • Digital Collections

ICT services

  • TVs
  • access to the YSU network, either through ethernet ports or the wireless network

Medical services

Wick Primary Care at YSU

  • Diagnosis and treatment of minor injuries and administration of first aid within the office
  • Continuation of allergy shots, administered if serum and written instructions are provided by an allergist
  • Nutritional diagnosis and counseling
  • Orthopedic evaluation of injuries to bones, muscles, and joints within the scope of a primary care practice
  • Dermatological problems

Campus life

Our students get the best of both worlds. From the excitement of city living, to the security and community of a traditional college campus.

  • 145-Acre Campus
  • 20+ Restaurants Within Walking Distance
  • One Of The Safest Campuses In Ohio
  • public kitchen with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and sink
  • laundry rooms with washers and dryers that can be used for free by all residents
  • various study and social spaces
  • pool and/or ping pong tables
  • soundproof music practice rooms
  • public computer lounges
  • workout spaces
  • a shared microfridge unit, which is a minifridge, small freezer, and microwave, combined in one unit

Sports facilities

  • Stambaugh Stadium
  • Beeghly Center
  • Beeghly Natatorium
  • Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS)
  • Farmers National Bank Field
  • YSU Softball Complex
  • YSU Tennis Center
  • Mill Creek Park Golf Course
  • Eastwood Field

Student clubs

Parry in Fencing Club, or book concerts with Penguin Productions. Or do you dare to enter Harry Potter's Room of Requirement? Hundreds of choices, and they're all up for grabs.

Accreditation

Youngstown State University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Youngstown State University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Youngstown City

Youngstown State University Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 18 reviews

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5/5

A study well accomplished

My experience was so good and very educating too. I learned a lots and looking forward to further

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2025 - Nov 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
4/5

Am ok with what comes

According to how I conducted my studies I faced hard times around the society how ever I didn’t forget my goal of completing school that’s why I seek for more opportunities

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
Posted on Feb 2026
4/5

My application experience and why I applied

I would like to meet scholars from different parts of the world. Learn more and develop new ideas. It will also be an opportunity for me to travel and see the world, know different cultures learn a different people’s way of life and develop more in my field of study.

Posted by Ngohile Rebecca
Studied from Jan 2026 - Jan 2027
Posted on Jan 2026
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