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The BLF '27 application is now closed.
Applicant Information
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A current second-year student at The Ohio State University or a student who has completed at least 3 semesters on a college or university campus by December 2024
*BLF is designed for students who are within their second year on a college or university campus upon entrance into the program. Students in their third year, with a graduation date no earlier than December 2026, are eligible to apply.
Submitted applications will be evaluated based on the following:
- Resume Quality
- Essay Response Quality
The BLF selection committee is made up of BLF Alumni, Advisory Board members, BLF Administration and Supporters. This committee will evaluate each applicant individually and fairly in order to select individuals for the incoming Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program Cohort.
Important Dates
Monday, September 23 - Application Opens
Tuesday, September 24 - Resume Help Session #1 - Ohio Union Maudine Cow Room, 7-8pm
Wednesday, September 25 - Info Session #1 - Ohio Union Barbie Tootle Room, 7-8pm
Thursday, September 26 - Info Session #2 - Ohio Union Hays Cape Room, 7-8pm
Monday, September 30 - Resume Help Session #2 - Busch Honor Room, 7-8pm
Tuesday, October 1 - BLF Prospective Fellows Mixer – Thompson Library 11th Floor, 6:30-8:00pm
Wednesday, October 2 - Application Closes (11:59pm)