Providing OPPORTUNITIES
for TODAY

and tomorrow.

Providing OPPORTUNITIES
for TODAY

and tomorrow.

Our Story

The Youngstown State University Foundation is an independent, autonomous, private, nonprofit corporation that pursues, manages and distributes resources to support scholarships and student initiatives, as well as the growth and development of Youngstown State University.

The YSU Foundation Scholarship Application has moved to the YSU Foundation’s website. This application is more streamlined and easier to fill out. You can only access this application through our website. You will need access to your Penguin Portal and provide a screenshot of your Student Profile.

Our Student
Scholarship

Support students, support faculty and leave a lasting legacy with your gift to the YSU Foundation.

Ways to Give

Our Student
Scholarship

The YSU Foundation Scholarship Application has moved to the YSU Foundation’s website. This application is more streamlined and easier to fill out. You can only access this application through our website. You will need access to your Penguin Portal and provide a screenshot of your Student Profile.

Ways to Give

Support students, support faculty and leave a lasting legacy with your gift to the YSU Foundation.

For over fifty years, countless students from all walks of life have been touched by some form of support from the YSU Foundation. Our mission and vision for the future have always remained to be a source of educational opportunity. Your gift today can change someone’s future.

Million

Distributed in scholarship aid to Youngstown State University students

Million

Distributed in program support to Youngstown State University programs

Million

In total assets managed by the Youngstown State University Foundation

Years

Supporting the growth and development of Youngstown State University

Highlighted Scholarships

Meaghan Galloway Study Abroad/Anthropology Scholarship

Gene F. and Jayne M. Shrum Scholarship

Alan and Janet Lyntz Memorial Scholarship for STEM Students

Michael R. Hura Scholarship

Michael “Mickey” McNally Scholarship

Albert A. Miller III Scholarship

supporting student Scholarship Development
and career Opportunities

Featured Pages

Give Now

Make a donation to the YSU Foundation today and provide educational opportunity to students

Scholarship App

Apply for scholarship opportunities with the YSU Foundation 2026-2027 Scholarship Application

Give Now

Make a donation to the YSU Foundation today and provide educational opportunity to students

Scholarship App

Apply for scholarship opportunities with the YSU Foundation 2026-2027 Scholarship Application

About

The mission, vision, and history of the YSU Foundation

Our Team

Meet our dedicated staff members

A Message

A letter from our president

Board of Trustees

Meet our committed board of trustees

Give Now

The online giving form

Ways to Give

More ways to make a gift towards education

Areas of Support

Where your gift can make an impact

Gift Calculator

Charitable Gift Annuity calculator

Scholarships

Scholarship information for students

Scholarship Application

Our in-house scholarship application

Success Stories

Student, alumni, and donor stories

Campaigns

Current and former fundraising efforts

Scholarship Endowments

Establish a scholarship to support YSU students

Endowed Chairs

Advance academic excellence