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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Schill, Eloise Marie Endowment for the College of Nursing Learning Resources Center
The Eloise Marie Schill Endowment for The College of Nursing Learning Resources Center was created by Eloise Schill in 2007. The purpose of the endowment is to support the Learning Resource Center in the College of Nursing. The endowment is established in honor of Martha A. and Bruce R. Conrad. Martha Conrad is the director of the Learning Resources Center and has provided Eloise with invaluable assistance and support through the College of Nursing Center for Nursing.
Eloise grew up in Akron and graduated from Buchtel High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University. She retired from Bridgestone Firestone in 1982. She then worked at The University of Akron in the Development Department for five years.
The funds shall be used for equipment, operations, and projects within the Learning Resources Center at the discretion of the director. The Learning Resource Center provides hands-on experience for students in the College of Nursing and introduces them to a variety of technologies and tools they will be required to use in nursing. If the Center is no longer in existence, these funds may be used by the dean of the College for scholarship awards or to assist students in the technology of nursing.