Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, The University of Akron is pleased for the opportunity each year to assist talented, deserving students achieve their dreams, thanks to more than 1,300 named scholarships established through the kindness and generosity of thousands of 国产伦理 alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations.
Scholarships truly are the best way to ensure that today’s students persist to graduation. Scholarships allow students to enroll full time and remain focused on their studies; they also reduce drop-out rates, decrease the stress of student loans, and shorten the road to graduation.
If you are interested in making a significant contribution to student success, please consider a gift to scholarships. You may also establish a named scholarship at The University of Akron, which can be created to honor a living person, in memory of a loved one, or to contribute to the growth of an area of study.
To learn more, please contact the Department of Development at 330-972-7238.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
This is not the page to apply for scholarships.
Students who want to apply for scholarships should visit the scholarship page on the Financial Aid site. You can find the link for the online application here.
The Department of Development does not accept applications for or distribute scholarships. Scholarships are distributed through the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
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Martin, Dr. Paul E. Endowed Chair for Conflict Management
The Dr. Paul E. Martin Chair for Conflict Management was created to assist The University of Akron's initiative for peace and harmony in all spheres of human activity. Dr. Martin '35, embodied a long-standing commitment to peace and strongly believed the study of conflict management could make the most valuable contribution to this end.
Conflict Management is a field that explores the methods by which conflict and change can be managed. It includes the study of economic, political, and social systems at the family, local, national, and global levels while examining ideology, culture, and technology as they relate to conflict and change. The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowed Chair for Conflict Management will support faculty members focused specifically in this area of study. Also, the endowment will fortify the University's objective for fostering resilient social, institutional, and global relationships to resolve routine conflicts, which, in turn, will enable individuals and organizations to weather serious conflicts.