ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP HOUSING PROGRAM
The Alumnae Scholarship Housing (ASH) program has offered a unique, cooperative, and low-cost housing option for undergraduate women at The Ohio State University for more than six decades. More than 1,000 women have participated in the ASH program, many of whom have been awarded advanced degrees in a variety of fields and are actively involved in fundraising or mentoring the current students in the program.
ASH has one of the oldest and strongest traditions on OSU campus. Alumnae meet every fall in one of the houses, interacting with current students. The Fall Welcome introduces the alumnae and university faculty and staff to new and returning undergraduate students, The Women of the Year event in the spring quarter awards a woman in each house for their exceptional character and cooperative attitude, recognizing leaders, congratulating graduating seniors, giving out full housing (two from each house) scholarships, and various scholarships to women who live in the houses with exceptional academic performance.
Hanley House, 225 W. 10th Ave.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Provide opportunities for lifelong friendships and memories
- Assist student transition from high school to college
- Connect students to OSU academic resources
- Mix of upper-class and first year undergraduate students provide mentoring and academic supports for one other in the house
- Many opportunities for personal growth and development and exceptional character building
- Small group setting and family atmosphere in each house (three houses with about 18 women in each house)
- A savings of approximately 20-30 percent on housing fees
- Eligibility for full housing scholarship (six total, two from each house)
- Eligibility for undergraduate and graduate study scholarships funded specifically by the Alumnae Scholarship Housing Board
- Quarterly allocations to participate in campus and local cultural events (e.g., the theater, concerts, etc.)
- Subscriptions to popular magazines and newspapers
- Social and academic activities for residents
- Interactions with ASH alumnae, faculty and staff on campus, who share similar interests and careers
- Multicultural experiences (attending cultural shows downtown and at the Wexner Center for the Arts on campus)
- Active participation in the planning, management, and decision making of the house
- Leadership roles both in the program and on campus
Pomerene House, 231 W. 10th Ave.
COMMITMENTS
- Residents must maintain minimum GPA every quarter
- Residents contribute five to eight hours per week to their living
- Residents share responsibility for planning menus, ordering supplies, preparing meals and housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the ASH Program, women must indicate financial need, as well as have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to personal development, community building and diversity. This community is limited to undergraduate students.
Students interested in being considered for the Alumnae Scholarship Housing must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Scholarship/Financial Aid Application.
Applications are due during Winter Quarter each year; check back next year for the 2007-2008 application.
Check to see if someone you know was or is an ASH Woman of the Year!
For more information, visit the University Learning Communities and Living Environments Web site.
Photo shown at top: Fechko House, 220 W. 11th Ave.
