African-American
Cultural Affinity Chair: Sylvia Vosicky (she/her)
Email: vosicky.3@osu.edu
MISSION:
The African American Affinity Group aims to create a community committed to empowering members who identify as African American, who identify as Black, or who are allies of the African American community while fostering inclusivity in STEM fields.
Advocacy
Aims to increase political literacy and civic engagement in black and under-served communities while building capacity in member organizations and communities they serve.
Website: https://ohiounity.org/index.php/who-we-are/
Email: info@ohiounity.org
Phone: 888-614-0844
Address: 1565 S. Byrne Road, Suite 102, Toledo, OH, 43614
Ohio’s leading Black think tank, committed to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for black communities. For over 30 years, they’ve driven policy change, challenged systemic barriers, and empowered Black Ohioans to thrive.
Website: https://www.olbcfoundation.org/about-us
Email: general.questions@olbcfoundation.org
Phone: 614-263-7000
Address: 545 E Town St, Columbus, OH, 43215
Established to improve the quality of life of black girls. In 2020, the Commission released a report which highlighted challenges and opportunities related to education, health and wellness, and economic stability for girls in Columbus. The findings from the report continue to inform COBG’s work and guide efforts to reduce disparities and expand opportunities for girls across the city.
Email: cobg@columbus.gov
Phone: 614-645-1991
Address: 1410 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211
Central Ohio’s premier omni-channel media platform on a mission to empower and inform the Black community through content, connections, and culture.
Website: https://columbusblack.com/
Established by and for the Black community as a way to grow charitable resources and create opportunities. The African American Community Fund also serves as a vehicle to address disparities and to improve the physical, economic, and structural conditions that affect quality of life throughout Appalachian Ohio.
Website: https://appalachianohio.org/aacf/
Email: aacf@ffao.org
Phone: 740-753-1111
Address: 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, 45764
Student Orgs
Instagram: @naacp_osu
Instagram: @osuaahf
Instagram: @bsc_osu
Instagram: @blackxboldmag
Instagram: @napsosu
Instagram: @nobccheosu
Instagram: @ohiostatebsa
Instagram: @tosu_nsbe
Instagram: @obap.osu
Instagram: @usblosu
Scholarships
Offers a variety of scholarships for high schoolers and continuous education. https://asoef.org/scholarships
Offers a variety of scholarships, internships, fellowships, and programs.
https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/search-wizard?id=Scholarships&value
Their leadership Institute offers scholarships, internships, and fellowships. https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/
Offers a variety of scholarships. Must be a member of the NAACP to apply.
https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Applicants must be college sophomores who self-identify as black or African American or multiracial pursuing a degree in STEM, operations management, supply chain, finance or information technology. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
https://www.verifiedscholarships.com/alerts/landing.cfm?id=F28429ED-842B-2B69-60261507AEC0B8E5