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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Cochran, Jack and Barbara Endowed Scholarship
The Jack and Barbara Cochran Endowed Scholarship, established in July 2018, recognizes deserving and talented students pursuing graduate degrees in The University of Akron School of Counseling.
Jack retired from The University of Akron as Professor Emeritus in 1989 after 20 years of dedicated service to what was then the Department of Counseling. During Jack’s time as a member of the faculty he advised many doctoral students while supervising approximately 20 dissertations, in addition to numerous master’s degree theses. Jack was active in the counseling professional community at both the local and state levels, earning awards for his service and leadership. He continued private practice of career counseling after his retirement.
Barbara graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting. During the time that the Cochrans lived in the Akron area, Barbara had a 30 year career with the Westfield Group, serving in various officer positions and retiring as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Continuing the spirit of the counseling profession, Jack and Barbara wish to provide financial assistance to master’s degree students in the School of Counseling, helping them achieve their own educational and career goals of helping others.
The Jack and Barbara Cochran Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded annually to graduate student(s) enrolled in The University of Akron School of Counseling pursuing their master’s degree who demonstrate financial need. In the event no master’s degree students are available, students pursuing a Ph.D. within the School of Counseling may apply. Candidates will be selected by the School of Counseling, and the scholarship may be renewed as long as the recipient(s) remains in good academic standing.
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