Youngstown State University has a rich tradition of family attendance and graduation. The legacy of a child following in the footsteps of a parent/guardian toward attaining a degree from the same alma mater is indeed a cherished tradition. The YSU Office of Alumni Engagement is committed to fostering relationships between graduates and YSU and is proud to offer five $1000 Legacy Scholarships to children of YSU alumni.
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The application for the 2025 Alumni Legacy Scholarship is now closed.
Stay tuned to see the award recipients.
Youngstown State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement has awarded five students with the YSU Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
The YSU Alumni Legacy Scholarship awards $1,000 to each recipient in recognition of their academic achievements and their decision to follow in the footsteps of YSU alumni parents. The Scholarship committee is comprised of three YSU alumni who volunteer to read the scholarship essays and select the award recipients.
This year’s awardees are:
Cameron Carr is a Finance major studying financial management. Cameron is actively involved in his fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma. He plans to attend law school when he graduates from YSU.
Livia Laudermilt, studying Integrated Language Arts Education. Livia is very involved on campus and is a part of the Sokolov Honors College, and works as a Teaching Assistant, Student Assistant. She is Secretary of the YSU Honors Trustees and is a participant in the Dr. Abdu’s Pen Pal Program as a Community Fellow.
Jackson Linko is pursuing a degree in Primary Education, with a Primary Intervention Specialist major and plans to graduate in 2027. Jackson is an active member of the YSU Forensic Science Club and YSUnity. In his spare time, he works for a youth fitness company called Gymsters.
Jack Philips is a current Business student majoring in Human Resources and minoring in Criminal Justice. Jack is a part of the Sokolov Honors College and is a member of the Economics Club and Society for Human Resources at YSU.
Scott Tanner is a current Sports Broadcasting major with a minor in Marketing. Scott is involved in his fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma as the Vice President of Recruitment. He is also a two-time Deans List Honoree.
Youngstown State University has a rich tradition of family attendance and graduation. The legacy of a child following in the footsteps of a parent/guardian toward attaining a degree from the same alma mater is indeed a cherished tradition. The YSU Office of Alumni Engagement is committed to fostering relationships between graduates and YSU and is proud to offer five $1000 Legacy Scholarships to children of YSU alumni.
