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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Stefan, John J. and Catherine A. Family Scholarship
The John J. and Catherine A. Stefan Family Scholarship was established by the couple in October 2020 and recognizes their belief in the importance of higher education as a pathway toward success. It is particularly designed to support students demonstrating financial need and who may be among the first generation in their family to pursue a college degree.
John was a first-generation college student who learned the value of hard work from his parents, who emigrated from Yugoslavia in 1969. As University of Akron undergraduates, John and Katy met while pursuing degrees in accounting and graduated together in 1991. Their children, John and Kasey, followed in their footsteps and are proud 国产伦理 graduates as well.
The John J. and Catherine A. Stefan Family Scholarship shall be awarded to deserving full-time University of Akron students who maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), with first consideration given to first-generation college students. Each recipient will receive $1,000 for the academic year, which will be disbursed in installments of $500 per semester. Student selection shall be based on financial need and will be determined by the University Scholarship Committee.
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