External Resources & Opportunities

This page features resources, engagements, and opportunities from University affiliated units and/or organizations other than the LSS Program. Updates are made as often as received/known.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FELLOW SCHOLAR PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences centrally awards approximately $1 million in scholarships and grants to currently enrolled undergraduate students. Many Arts and Sciences departments also offer merit and need-based scholarships, as well as grants to support research, creative activity and global education. Check with your department for information on available sources of funding for your major.

If a student within the College of Arts and Sciences, please refer to the following website for information and deadlines: SCHOLARSHIP AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

The Beinecke Scholarship recognizes highly motivated juniors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who demonstrate intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, involvement in campus or community activities, and personal promise and who plan to earn a terminal degree (PhD or MFA). Beinecke Scholars are awarded $35,000 towards graduate funding.

On Monday, January 27 at 12 pm, the Undergraduate Fellowship Office is holding an information session and workshop for the Beinecke Scholarship. We’ll discuss the objectives of the award, eligibility requirements, and application components. Participants will also engage in guided brainstorming processes to generate content for their application essays.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Register for the info session here.

NOTE: The Zoom option for this event will be presented with automated closed captions. If you wish to request traditional CART services or other accommodations, please contact the Fellowships Office at fellowships@osu.edu or 614-292-3135. Requests made 10 days in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Questions? Reach out to the Undergraduate Fellowship Office at fellowships@osu.edu.

Global Education Scholarships – January 13 Deadline

Students will be considered for nine different funds upon completion of one college application. This includes funding for students who demonstrate financial need based on their FAFSA information, as well as other funds that are designated for specific majors. Most funds provide multiple scholarships. This funding cycle supports global education programs taking place summer 2025, autumn 2025, and the full 2025 – 2026 academic year.

Merit and Need-Based Scholarships – February 1 Deadline

Students will be considered for a number of funds by completing one college scholarship application. Most funds provide multiple scholarships and there are scholarships available for all majors.

Aida Cannarsa Snow Scholarships – February 1 Deadline

This fund specifically supports students who are planning to pursue a career in publishing or publication. It is need-based and provides multiple scholarships.

STUDENT RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES STUDENTS

  • Student Resource: Big Interview, A Cutting-Edge Interview Preparation Tool
    • Mock Interviews & Recording: Students can practice their interview skills with a variety of questions, recording their responses for review.
    • Comprehensive Curriculum: Includes written and video materials covering all aspects of the job search and interview process.
    • Feedback Mechanism: Easy sharing of interview videos for internal or external feedback.
    • Customizable Questions & Sets: Tailor-made interview scenarios to fit specific job roles or industries.
    • Resume Tool: A new feature to help craft impactful resumes.
    • Learn More Here
  • Student Funding Resource, The Summer Career Accelerator Fund: Financial Support for Unpaid Internships
    • Generous Awards up to $5,000: To support students in pursuing otherwise unpaid or minimally paid internships.
    • Open to All Arts and Sciences Students: Both undergraduates and graduates can apply.
    • Enhance Career Trajectories: A unique opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience without financial constraints.
    • Learn More Here

  • Complete the Leadership for Career Success Certificate!

    Leadership and Community Engagement is once again recruiting students for the Leadership for Career Success Certificate! This 6-week, non-credit bearing certificate explores the intersection between leadership and career development, will help you build leadership skills for the future, and assist in your career goal planning. Participants will meet weekly on Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in cohort-based groups starting the week of September 16 to the week of October 28, with a one-week intermission for Fall Break. This certificate is open to all students and no previous experience in formal leadership roles is required. All students who complete the program will receive the Leadership for Career Success Certificate.  The application for the Leadership for Career Success Certificate is open NOW and applications are due by Wednesday, September 11. Contact Austin Ahlborn (ahlborn.6@buckeyemail.osu.edu) with questions or interest. For more information, visit https://go.osu.edu/leadcertificates. Apply directly at: Leadership for Career Success Certificate Application Link

  • Career Studios: Peer-to-Peer Career Guidance
    • Drop-In Assistance: No appointment is needed for on-the-spot career advice.
    • Peer Career Coaches: Trained students ready to assist with resumes, cover letters, job/internship searches, and scheduling one-on-one appointments with professional Career Coaches.
    • Profile Photos: A profile photo on your Handshake or LinkedIn profile can help employers know you’re a real person and serious about your internship or job search. Do you need a profile photo for your Handshake or LinkedIn account? Then stop by the Career Studio!

      Profile photos are offered in Denney Hall suite 154. The profile photo program has closed for the summer. It will return this fall. 

      Students should enter the 100 suite by the East entrance of Denney Hall where they will be greeted by a Peer Career Coach. Photographs will be collected and delivered on the spot. The entire process should take about 5 minutes. Questions? Contact asccareer@osu.edu.

    • Learn More Here

CAMPUS INVITATIONS

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TRUSTEE OPPORTUNITY

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has begun its search for a new undergraduate student representative, and we would appreciate your help with spreading the word to members of the Honors & Scholars community. This student will serve on the Board from May 2025 – May 2027, must maintain Ohio residency and student status throughout the entire term, and must be able to balance this significant responsibility with their academic and personal commitments. Applications are due electronically to board@osu.edu by 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 7, 2025.

We are looking for students who excel as leaders, can think strategically about the future of the university and can interact in a professional manner with faculty, administrators and influential business and community leaders. If you know a student who fits this description, please pass along the link to our student trustee application webpage: go.osu.edu/student-trustee-app. You may also encourage them to reach out to our current undergraduate student trustee, Joshua H.B. Kerner (kerner.46@osu.edu), with any questions.

Additionally, Josh will be hosting information sessions on January 13, 14 and 15 for anyone who wants to hear more about the student trustee role and application process. Details are available on the web page linked above.

OTHER SCHOLAR PROGRAM OFFERINGS

ALL-SCHOLARS EVENT OPPORTUNITY: GAP YEAR SESSION – SCHOLARS PARTICIPATION CREDIT OFFERED

Gap Year Session- Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm (Location: Pomerene 150)Learn more about options if you are considering taking a year (or more) off between undergraduate and graduate programs. Most examples are pre-health related, but this could be helpful for STEM grad programs as well.

This is a part of a larger professional development series. Professional development series events are intended for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/7NSE7beotrppn61v9

This is an All-Scholars Event.

IMPROVE YOUR DIGITAL MEDIA IQ OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE – SCHOLARS PARTICIPATION CREDIT OFFERED

If you are interested in improving your digital media IQ, the MMC Scholars program has free workshops every week in everything from Adobe Photoshop to beginning video and beginning web (see here). These weekly workshops are online and in person so they are super convenient. Taught be students, for students. NO SIGN UP, JUST SHOW UP at the zoom link/time.

INTERNSHIPS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Cindy Cipriani is the Executive Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of California, which is one of the top four busiest Attorney General offices in the country since they share a border with Mexico and cover such a big territory. They have a very active internship program, and Cindy is encouraging Ohio State students to apply. Their positions are already full for this summer, but they hire interns year-round (and the weather is beautiful in San Diego year-round). Opportunities will be posted soon for AU24 and beyond.

Position details are available here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/undergraduate-intern-positions. The position is unpaid, but eligible students are encouraged to apply for the ASC Career Accelerator Fund so they can afford to live and work in San Diego during their internship.

WAIP

WAIP, offered through the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, provides Ohio State students across all majors the chance to gain professional experience and academic credit while interning for an organization of their choice in D.C. This unique program combines hands-on learning, tailored courses, and professional development that can help students gain a competitive edge in their careers.
Key Details:
  • Application Deadline: Sunday, January 12th, 2025
  • Program Duration: Summer 2025 (May 5 – August 1st)
  • Eligibility: Open to Juniors and Seniors of all majors (students need 60 credits by the start of summer term)
We’d appreciate it if you could share this reminder with your students and encourage those interested in policy, public service, and nonprofit work to apply! For more information, students can visit our website or contact us directly at GLENN-WAIP@osu.edu.

PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES

Career Studio

New this year, Arts and Sciences students have access to multiple drop-in Career Studios across campus! These Studios, staffed primarily by Peer Career Coaches, allow you to get on-the-go resume reviews, job and internship search assistance, and helpful career guidance without having to make an appointment. Studios are open from 10 am – 2 pm Tuesday through Thursday in the following locations: Hagerty Hall Intercultural Gallery and Jennings Hall entryway.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STARTED BY LS SCHOLARS

CIVIL ALLIANCE (in Partnership with Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LSAC))

Scholars and Leadership Council Members Lexie Metsika and Lauren Matuscak started Civil Alliance in partnership with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) with the goal of giving pre-law students the opportunity to create change within our surrounding community, get experience in the law field, and bring awareness to LASC.

POTS CLUB

Scholar Kailey Longo started POTS Club which is dedicated to improving awareness and education about what POTS is and connecting Ohio State Buckeyes who are impacted by the condition that predominantly affects women, for which there is no cure.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

CENTER FOR ETHICS & HUMAN VALUES (CEHV)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:

The Center for Ethics and Human Values is excited to announce the launch of its Civil Discourse for Citizenship Certificate Program. The program is an opportunity for any OSU student to learn about and practice civil discourse so they are more prepared to engage constructively in public life despite ideological polarization. Students earn points toward the Civil Discourse for Citizenship certificate through coursework, event attendance, and participation in a wide range of programming. Students who earn 12 points during their undergraduate career will be publicly recognized by the Center for Ethics and Human Values and will receive official documentation, which they can put on their resumes. For more information and to enroll, visit our website or contact Dr. Kathryn Joyce (.173). 

CIVIL DISCOURSE ENGAGEMENT:

With gratitude from the recent guest speaker, Corinne Miller, at our Service & Advocacy Engagement regarding civil discourse, the following resource is shared:
Anthropologist Mark Pagel, and can be watched fully on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/pBPpiRP8NQw?si=jGvABu8QiiV3c0Xs
An abbreviated version is also available here: (pagel_edited.mp4).

PRE-LAW RESOURCES

What is Pre-Law?

Sometimes, Pre-Law Events will be added to the general LSS Calendar, but please refer to their full events calendar below to be apprised of all upcoming opportunities!
Open to all students and alumni (all majors) from any Ohio college or university
HBCU Law Day at Ohio State
Friday, January 24 @ 9:00am-4:00pm
Curl Hall Viewpoint (2nd floor)
Pre-register via Handshake
Lunch will be providedJoin us for the first ever HBCU Law Day at Ohio State!  This Friday at Curl Hall (Viewpoint room on the 2nd floor) we will be hosting a symposium from 9am-4pm featuring law school representatives and alumni as we explore the unique role the six Historically Black College and University law schools* have in our country.  At a time when DEI initiatives are being scaled back, what does it mean to attend an HBCU?  Learn from (and network with) judges, attorneys, and other guest speakers about the unique role of these law schools, their perspectives regarding legal education, and their insights into the profession today.

Our Keynote Speaker is the Honorable Laurel Beatty Blunt, Judge with the Tenth District Court of Appeals for the State of Ohio.  Other speakers include:

In addition to speaker and panel sessions the HBCU Law Day will include student-led discussion groups and a table fair/networking reception.  This free event is open to anyone in the Ohio State community – whether you’re considering a legal career or have an interest in HBCUs generally we encourage all interested students to participate (if you have classes on Friday be sure to let your instructors know about this professional development opportunity).  Pre-registration via the Handshake platform is strongly recommended to help us plan for lunch but is not required.  Students who pre-register will have a printed name tag when they check in.

*The six HBCU law schools are University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, Florida A&M University College of Law, Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., North Carolina Central University School of Law, Southern University Law Center in Louisiana, and Thurgood Marshall Law School at Texas Southern University.

The HBCU Law Day at Ohio State is hosted by Pre-Law Services, Undergraduate Black Law Students Association (UBLSA), Undergraduate Society of Black Leaders (USBL), and Women in Law, with generous support from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Career Readiness Initiatives and Special Programming.

 
Be sure to check the Pre-Professional website for events and calendar dates
Several pre-law programs and events are in the works for Autumn semester – check the Pre-Professional Calendar to stay updated.  Regular workshops will include…

Pre-Law 100 – “Pre-Law Resources at Ohio State”  Offered as First Year Success Series (FYSS).  Covers pre-law resources at Ohio State and begins the process of exploring why you’re considering law school and if it’s the right path for you.  Go to the FYSS website and search for Pre-Law.  Registration is required, either in advance or at the session.

Pre-Law 101 – “Law School Admissions and Timeline”  Explores the process and preparation for applying to law school, including goals and steps to take each year, an overview of the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and the LSAT, the components of the application, and related topics.
Pre-Law 202 – “A Dog, A Trespasser, and the Oxford comma: Reading for Law School”  Offered as a STEP Professional Development Co-Curricular (PDC).  Law is nothing if not reading – think you can catch everything in a phrase or know when words are signaling important concepts?  This is an interactive workshop focusing on what it means to read for detail using the socratic method, an improbable fact pattern, and a touch of absurdist humor.

Pre-registering is always recommended but not always required – each workshop will have a link provided once locations and other details are finalized.

Law-Related Resources

LSAC

Below is a complete listing of upcoming in-person and digital forums. If you are planning to attend any of these events, please register so we can know to look out for you. Your advisees can register here. If you would like to volunteer to answer prelaw advising questions at a digital or in-person forum, please email prelaw@LSAC.org.

2024-25 LSAC Law School Forums

LAW SCHOOL INTEREST? LSAC FORUM EVENT 

Discover the Next Step on Your Law School Journey

Each year, LSAC Law School Forums serve as invaluable opportunities for aspiring law students to learn about law school and connect with law school representatives. By attending an LSAC Law School Forum — whether in-person or online — you’ll be able to connect directly with law school representatives from across North America, learn about financial aid and the law school admission process, and get answers to any questions you may have.

If you’re thinking about law school, we encourage you to attend one — or multiple! — of these engaging live events. Individuals interested in JD and LLM programs, as well as those who are considering law-related master’s degrees and certificate programs, are encouraged to attend.

  • Meet with admission professionals from multiple law schools
  • Attend live workshops where you can get your questions answered
  • Learn about the LSAT® directly from LSAC’s test developers

February LSAC Digital Law School Forum — JD-focused

Thursday, February 6, 2025 / 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Register by February 4

JD candidates:

✓ Meet with law school reps from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET

✓ Attend a live workshop one hour prior to the forum

Register (You’ll need to create/have an LSAC account)

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Buckeye Paws Article: In Spring 2023, LSS hosted an engagement that included a visit from a Buckeye Paws puppy. Learn more about the program.

Associate Professor of Philosophy Piers Turner Article: LSS has previously worked closely with Associate Professor of Philosophy Piers Turner and Director of the Center for Ethics and Human Values. Learn more about him and his work.

Never a Lawyer, but a Law Degree Article: Ever wonder whether a law degree has value even when you don’t become a lawyer? Read about one Buckeye’s experience.