Eligibility

Application to the BSLA is competitive

To be considered, you should:

  • Be a junior in high school
  • Be a first-generation student or attend high school in a rural or urban school district
  • Rank in the top 25 percent of your class
  • Be enrolled in a competitive curriculum, which might include AP, IB or honors; foreign language; or advanced mathematics courses
  • Be actively involved in extracurricular and leadership activities
The 2025 BSLA application is now closed. Thank you for your interest!

Learn how to apply

Additional program information

Cost

The program is free to participants!

Transportation

Participants are responsible for their travel to and from the one-day, on-campus session.

Questions

Contact us at bsla@osu.edu for more information.