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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Gausman, David M. Endowment
David M. Gausman graduated from The University of Akron in 1970 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He immediately went to work for Ohio Edison Company which later became FirstEnergy Corporation. Dave worked at several locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, specializing in power production. Dave established this endowment because of his appreciation for his engineering education and his conviction that education is key to a better life. It is the donor's intention that this endowment will assist The College of Engineering in providing quality education to future students so they too can leverage their education to provide for better lives for themselves and others.
The David M. Gausman Endowment is to be used by the Dean of the College of Engineering for the greatest need of the College, including but not limited to, support for undergraduate and graduate student scholarships. This endowment may also be used for support for equipment, student and faculty travel, and student and faculty research.
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