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The BLF '29 application will open from Monday September 21 until Sunday September 27 at midnight.
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 2026.
*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 2028, 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 21 - Application Opens
Wednesday September 16 - Info Session #1 -Houston Stripe Art Studio- Houston House, 6-7:30pm
Monday September 21 - Info Session #2 - Great Hall Meeting Room- Ohio Union, 6-7:30pm
Thursday September 24 - Info Session #3 - Cartoon Room 2- Ohio Union, 7-8:30pm
Resume Help Sessions: September 22nd & 24th (Time & Location TBD)
Friday September 25 - BLF Prospective Fellows Mixer - Performance Hall- Ohio Union, 6:00-7:30pm
*Business Professional attire is the expectation for attendance at the "Prospective Fellow Mixer"*
Sunday September 27 - Application Closes (11:59pm)