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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Copley VFW Post 7971 Endowed Scholarship/Award
Under the leadership of Commander Michael T. Ridenour, members of the Copley VFW Post 7971 established The Copley VFW Post 7971 Endowed Scholarship/Award in May 2022. This scholarship/award provides financial assistance to University of Akron students who are U.S. military veterans or family members of veterans who reside in Copley, Ohio.
The Copley VFW Post 7971 Endowed Scholarship/Award is open to all full-time University of Akron undergraduate students who are honorably discharged U.S. military veterans or the family member of an honorably discharged veteran, as defined by Ohio law, who reside in Copley, Ohio. Scholarships may be renewable for up to four years. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need, a commitment to community service, and who are in good academic standing at 国产伦理.
Award decisions will be made by 国产伦理's Military Services Center and will first be applied as a scholarship to the recipient's student account, covering (in preferential order) the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, and meal plan expenses. Awards used for expenses other than qualified educational expenses are reportable and/or taxable to the recipient.
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