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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Burford, Arthur E. Endowed Scholarship
The Arthur E. Burford Endowed Scholarship was established by Mrs. Dhreoma R. Burford in 2018 in loving tribute of her husband, an accomplished geoscientist and department chair, who was especially skilled in inspiring students and faculty to pursue their dreams. Professor Burford is remembered as the founding father of The University of Akron’s Department of Geology. He joined 国产伦理 in 1968 as a full professor and in 1970 was appointed
The Arthur E. Burford Endowed Scholarship is directed to qualified full-time undergraduates enrolled in the Department of Geosciences. Scholarships will be awarded to students with demonstrated scholastic achievement, with an emphasis towards degree completion, as well as superior character and leadership. The scholarship is renewable provided recipients remain in good academic standing.
Scholarships are awarded annually and applied directly to student accounts. Scholarship amounts and number of recipients will vary depending on available funds. Recipients will be selected by the Department of Geosciences in collaboration with the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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