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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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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Schwarz, Dr. Karen A. and Dr. Charles J. Endowed Scholarship

The Dr. Karen A. Schwarz and Dr. Charles J. Schwarz Endowed Scholarship was established in September 2017 by Dr. Charles J. Schwarz. This scholarship honors his devoted wife, Dr. Karen A. Schwarz, who taught community health care nursing at The University of Akron’s College of Nursing for 20 years. She also conducted research, which focused on family caregivers in the home setting, and published her work and findings in professional journals.

This scholarship will assist senior nursing students planning careers in community health care nursing.

Full-time students enrolled in their senior year in The University of Akron School of Nursing are eligible for this scholarship. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and must plan on pursuing an advanced career in community health care nursing.  Selection of deserving recipients will be done by the University’s School of Nursing in collaboration with the Office of Student Financial Aid.

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