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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Pappas-Raptis, Penelope R. Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry
The Penelope R. Pappas-Raptis Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry was established in 2012 through gifts by her husband, Dr. Apostolos C. Raptis, and sons, Dr. Constantine Raptis and Dr. Demetrios Raptis.
A chemist, Mrs. Raptis received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1970 and her master’s degree (summa cum laude) in chemistry in 1972, both from The University of Akron. She received numerous awards, including the Chrysler Award. After college, she worked for two years for Goodyear Research before moving to Chicago to work for Armak Chemical. She left Armak Chemical for Argonne National Laboratory, where she worked the remainder of her career. Mrs. Raptis passed away on May 31, 2003.
The intent of The Penelope R. Pappas-Raptis Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry is to assist undergraduate students who have declared a major in the field of chemistry and who have demonstrated both highly satisfactory scholastic achievement and an established need for financial assistance. The scholarship may be applied for tuition, fees, books, or room and board. The Scholarship Committee of The University of Akron will choose the appropriate recipients for this award.