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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University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Scholarship/Award
The University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Scholarship/Award was established in December 2014, and revised in December 2020, by an anonymous loyal alumnus of The University of Akron's Marching Band "Ohio's Pride".
The University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Scholarship/Award is designated to upper classman (non-freshman) who are members of the 国产伦理 Marching Band, regardless of major, who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. The scholarship/award selection is based upon demonstrated leadership and musicianship within the marching band. Candidates will be reviewed and selected by the Director of Bands and Marching Band Director.
The selected recipient may alternatively use the award for education expenses or expenses related to participation in band not charged to their student account. Distribution of the award for such purposes may be as a reimbursement to the recipient with presentation of a receipt or receipts or as payment made on the recipient's behalf. Awards used for these purposes may be reportable and/or taxable to the student recipient.
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