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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Nixon, Charles E. and Betty J. Endowed Scholarship
Mr. Nixon earned two associate degrees (in sales and merchandising and business management technology) and a bachelor's of science in technical education from The University of Akron. He enjoyed a successful career for 43 years with BFGoodrich, where he retired as senior supervisor in maintenance and engineering. By observing their children and grandchildren, Mrs. Nixon have had the opportunity to see the impact that enthusiastic teachers can have on young people's lives. They have established The Charles E. and Betty J. Nixon Endowed Scholarship to support an undergraduate student majoring in elementary education. The Nixon's requested that the basis for selecting the recipient of the scholarship be, “... someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and who would like to make a positive impact through teaching young children." This endowment is to benefit qualified and deserving students in the College of Education majoring in elementary education. Selection of award recipients will be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid together with the Dean of the College of Education.
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