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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Chen, Dr. C. F. Student Award for Design Excellence
The Dr. C. F. Chen Student Award for Design Excellence was established by Dr. C. F. Chen as an incentive award for electrical and computer engineering students at The University of Akron to excel in their senior design projects. A successful computer industry entrepreneur and former faculty member, Dr. Chen recognizes the value in encouraging students to not only acquire technical knowledge but to apply that knowledge in inventive ways. The award will fund a first prize of $1,000, a second prize of $500, and provide $1,000 for materials and supplies for students’ use in preparing their designs. Winners of the award will be selected by a panel of industry representative from a field of finalists identified by a committee of faculty from the Department of Electrical Engineering.
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