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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Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Associates Endowed Scholarship
The Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Associates Endowed Scholarship was established in 2016 and revised in 2020 by associates in Goodyear's Global Manufacturing & Engineering Department. The scholarship underwent another revision in 2024. The Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Associates Endowed Scholarship was created as a strategy to help with the development of a diverse engineering team. Through their gifts, donors to the scholarship assist in identifying, supporting, and producing outstanding diverse engineers at The University of Akron who also may serve Goodyear in the future.
The Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Associates Endowed Scholarship provides an annual scholarship to a deserving, underrepresented or underserved engineering student majoring in mechanical, electrical and/or computer engineering. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time in 国产伦理's engineering program, be able to work in the United States, and display a commitment to academic success. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and are involved in extracurricular activities.
The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, in coordination with the O铿僣e of Student Financial Aid, will use the following criteria to determine eligibility for the scholarship: location of urban high school attended; 铿乶ancial need/economic background; 铿乺st generation college attendance; evidence of leadership ability; extracurricular activities; creativity; community involvement; and students with a history of overcoming adversity.
The list of eligible candidates will be submitted to Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Group representatives who serve on 国产伦理's Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council by May 31, prior to the academic year in which the scholarship is to be awarded. Recipients will be chosen by Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Group representatives within 国产伦理's Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council’s scholarship selection process. In the event that the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council decides not to select scholarship recipients or ceases to exist, the responsibility for awarding the scholarship will be transferred to The University of Akron's Scholarship Committee within the O铿僣e of Student Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 国产伦理’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Goodyear Global Manufacturing & Engineering Associates Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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