Cincy Ambassadors

Building Cincinnati’s Next Generation of Leaders

Cincinnati Public Schools Ambassadors

Gain leadership experience, connect with future Bearcats, and represent your school in a unique peer leadership role.

Program Overview

The Cincy Ambassadors Program is a peer leadership opportunity for rising high school seniors from schools across the Cincinnati tristate area. Cincy Ambassadors, serve as a bridge between local high schools and the University of Cincinnati, sharing their college knowledge through peer mentorship, and representing the University of Cincinnati in the UC community, local high schools and the greater Cincinnati community.


Who Should Apply?

  • Rising high school seniors (junior at the time of application)
  • Students interested in mentoring and guiding their peers 
  • Students who want to make an impact in their school communities 

The Details

Former CPS Ambassadors

As a Cincy Ambassador, you will: 

  • Serve as a peer leader for high school peers 
  • Represent the University of Cincinnati at high school and community events 
  • Share personal journey and college preparation tips 
  • Build leadership and public speaking skills

You'll also receive the following perks & benefits

  • Exclusive Ambassador swag 
  • Public speaking & leadership training 
  • Networking & professional development opportunities 
  • Enhance your college applications and resume 
  • University of Cincinnati Scholarships 


How To Apply

Eligibility Requirements

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  • Must be a rising high school senior 
  • Attending one of these greater Cincinnati area high schools: 
    • Cincinnati Public Schools 
    • Princeton City Schools 
    • Lakota City Schools 
    • West Clermont City Schools 
    • Fairfield City Schools 
  • Interest in leadership and peer mentorship 

Application Process

  1. Submit an online interest form
  2. Be selected by your high school leadership 
  3. Attend mandatory ambassador summer experience and training 

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025


Meet Our 2025-2026 Cincy Ambassadors

2017 CPS Ambassadors

Contact Us

For more information, email admissions@uc.edu or call 513-556-1100.


FAQs

How much time do I need to commit? 

Ambassadors commit a 2 full weeks in the summer for training and a few days per semester for events, programs and meetings.

Do I need to be admitted to UC to apply? 

No! You just need to be interested in leadership and mentorship

Is this a paid position? 

Ambassadors are compensated throughout the semester for facilitating/assisting with college readiness programs in their high schools. They also receive a Summer Training stipend as well as swag and networking benefits!