The Youngstown State University Association of Classified Employees (YSU-ACE) established this scholarship for full-time students employed by YSU in student positions. Awards are based on financial need (FAFSA must be completed), academic standing, must have completed 30 semester hours and maintains a 3.0 GPA, as well as current and continued employment in a student position(s). Along with the application, you must submit an essay on the value of your student employment experience and two (2) letters of recommendation from current YSU-ACE members. This scholarship will be awarded in the following academic year, which runs fall through summer semester. Students graduating before the next fall semester are not eligible to apply.
2023 Scholarship winners:
Patrick Smith, Music Education
Veronica Peavy, Special Education
Brandon Cantwell, Journalism
Donation to the scholarship can be sent to the ACE Scholarship Fund at the Associated School Employees Credit Union.
The YSU ACE Scholarship was established in 2003 as an endowed scholarship invested through the YSU Foundation to provide financial assistance to YSU student employees.