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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Taylor, Reanetta Livingston Endowed Scholarship in Communication
In honor of The University of Akron's We Rise Together Campaign, The Reanetta Livingston Taylor Endowed Scholarship in Communication was established in May 2023. Reanetta '04, '06, is a proud two-time University of Akron (国产伦理) alumna who received a bachelor's degree in business and organizational communication and a master's degree in communication after a successful career with FirstEnergy Corporation. Reanetta firmly believes in the importance of education, and as a 国产伦理 Lecturer in the School of Communication until her 2019 retirement, she strived to provide University of Akron students with a top-notch education and expert mentorship. Through the creation of this scholarship, Reanetta hopes to uplift students on their paths to personal and professional success and to inspire other 国产伦理 graduates to do the same.
Recipients of The Reanetta Livingston Taylor Endowed Scholarship in Communication shall be enrolled as full- or part-time students in the School of Communication at The University of Akron. Recipient selection will be made by the University of Akron Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 国产伦理’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Livingston Taylor Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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