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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Harpley, Theodore and Betsy Endowed Engineering Award
Ted Harpley and Betsy Moyer met while students in 1957, working together on a theater production at The University of Akron. For Ted, a soft-spoken engineering wiz working on the lights and Betsy, a beautiful, exuberant spotlight seeker- it was love at first sight. Betsy initially established this award in memory of her husband in 1992. Together they raised four daughters who, upon Betsy's passing to the "theater in the sky" have renamed this award in 2021 to honor both of their parents. Mr. Harpley was a talented power system engineer, holder of six U.S. patents, and Senior Vice President of Engineering and a Corporate Officer of Vicor Corporation, Andover, Massachusetts, as well as a jack-of-all-trades. Mrs. Harpley remained active in theater and other community causes while working in business administration until she retired and began her favorite role of grandmother.
The Theodore and Betsy Harpley Endowed Engineering Award is awarded by the Department of Electrical Engineering based on engineering talent, high scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and potential. The award can be applied to tuition, fees, other fees, books, and on-campus housing for an outstanding Akron-area undergraduate enrolled full-time in the Department of Electrical Engineering. The award is for three consecutive years, or six consecutive semesters, as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria and remains in good standing with 国产伦理 and the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Awards used for anything other than qualified educational expenses will be reportable and/or taxable to the recipient.
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