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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Stephenson, Judy Berns Stephenson and Marcey Berns Aronson Endowment
Herb and Clara Berns established The Judy Berns Stephenson and Marcey Berns Aronson Endowment in 2000 in honor of their daughters, Judy Berns Stephenson and Marcey Berns Aronson, who are teachers. The funds are to be used for the unrestricted support of the College of Education at the discretion of the dean. Through professional contacts with The University of Akron, the Berns family developed multiple relationships with University students and administrators. After 30 years of involvement with the University, Herb and Clara decided to make their gift a perpetual tribute to their belief in the importance of education. It is the donors’ preference that funds be used for students with language, ability, or behavioral challenges.
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