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From growth-nurturing scholarships to research that uncovers groundbreaking solutions, your gifts sow seeds of transformation. Each act of giving cultivates new opportunities for students to discover their potential.
When Danielle Bell ’04 first dreamed of becoming a Buckeye, financial barriers and academic challenges seemed insurmountable. But through the Young Scholars Program, she found the support she needed to unlock her potential and thrive at Ohio State. Now she pays forward, supporting other first-generation Buckeyes through her time, talent and treasure.
Danielle Bell
Danielle shares her journey from a hopeful high school student to a successful Ohio State graduate, highlighting how the Young Scholars Program helped her grow and discover her path.
Chila Thomas
Young Scholars Program Executive Director Chila Thomas ’02, Ed.D. ’19 gives insights on the many ways donors support growth and discovery for Buckeyes before and during their time at Ohio State.
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