The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students at the college level with particular emphasis on African American, Latino American, Native American, and Appalachian students. Students are chosen in the sixth grade based on a written essay, grades and a standardized test by a committee of educators in their hometowns. Currently, there are some 1,700 Scholars in the program. Young Scholars are guaranteed admission to Ohio State, along with financial aid, if they successfully complete the program through high school graduation with a 3.0 grade point average or better in a college preparatory curriculum. Students attend two- hour tutoring sessions twice weekly after school and participate in career and cultural programs throughout the school year.
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