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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Vazquez, Dr. Luis and Bonnie Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Luis and Bonnie Vazquez Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by the children of Dr. and Mrs. Vazquez: Luis, Mark, Roger, Lori, Rebecca and Michael. All their children are graduates of St. Clairsville High School and two of their children, Dr. Roger Vazquez (BS, 81) and Michael Vazquez (BA 91, MA 93) are graduates of The University of Akron.
Dr. and Mrs. Vazquez provided decades of medical service to the community of St. Clairsville as physician and nurse. In addition, Dr. Vazquez served on the St. Clairsville School Board and volunteered for decades as the Red Devils' team physician. After the passing of Dr. Vazquez in 2006, Mrs. Vazquez continued a lifetime of service by volunteering for various organizations in St. Clairsville, including St. Mary's Catholic Church, until her passing in 2021.
It is with great hope that the recipients of this scholarship take advantage of this opportunity to continue forward in life with the same dedication to service and education as Dr. and Mrs. Vazquez.
The Dr. Luis and Bonnie Vazquez Memorial Scholarship was established to assist one current student at The University of Akron who is a graduate of St. Clairsville High School.
Students eligible for the scholarship must:
- Be a graduate of St. Clairsville High School
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
First consideration will be given to students who meet the qualifying criteria:
- Who are either a junior or senior in academic good standing
- Demonstrate financial need, as defined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
Recipient selection will be made by the University Scholarship Committee. The scholarship may be renewed up to three times if the recipient continues to meet all requirements and remains in good standing with The University of Akron.
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