President's Leadership Council
About PLC
President's Leadership Council is a competitive scholarship and leadership program for outstanding incoming students that teaches the importance of leadership and serving throughout life. A select group of students are chosen each year to be a part of the PLC class. The PLC scholarship includes:
- A cohort of up to 125 incoming first-year freshmen and transfer students
- $2,000 cash award for your first year ($1,000 per semester)
- PLC Retreat
- A first year leadership course credit
- Study abroad opportunity after first year
- Community service opportunities
- PLC alumni support and small group mentoring
How to Apply
First-Year Freshmen Students
To apply, log in to your OSU admissions portal and locate the "Scholarships" tab to submit the PLC application and required supplemental materials by the Nov. 1 early opportunity deadline or the Feb. 1 final deadline.
First-Year Transfer Students
Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis. To apply, log into your OSU Admissions Portal and click on the "Opportunities" tab to find the PLC application.
Legacy & Impact
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PLC Retreat
(All Incoming First-Year & Transfer PLC Students)
You don't want to miss this! We are so excited to welcome our 2026 PLC Class this summer for PLC Retreat! Students are encouraged follow us on Instagram and check emails frequently for retreat information and registration. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Summer 2026 PLC Retreat
Check-in Date: Friday, July 24
Check-in Time: 9 a.m.
Check-in Location: Dorm Location TBD
Check-out Date: Sunday, July 26
Check-out Time: Noon
