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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Buser Jr., Leonard E. and Chris M. Buser Scholarship Fund
The Leonard E. Buser Jr. and Chris M. Buser Scholarship Fund was established with a gift from Mrs. Margaret S. Marsh in honor of her grandsons, Leonard E. Buser Jr. and his brother, Chris M. Buser. Despite battling muscular dystrophy, both Lenny and Chris Buser overcame great difficulties and earned their bachelor degrees at The University of Akron. Lenny graduated in 1983 with a degree in mass media communication, and Chris graduated in 1989 with a business administration/finance degree. Lenny's and Chris' extraordinary accomplishments and their personal determination to succeed are an inspiration to all those who have known them. Their graduation from The University of Akron was very important to Lenny and Chris, and Mrs. Marsh wishes to acknowledge their contributions to students with special needs through this scholarship and to offer financial assistance to other individuals who share the dream of a college education.
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