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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French Ridge Title Company Scholarship
The French Ridge Title Company Scholarship was established in 2005 by Attorney Laurel J. Schmid to assist female Holmes County residents in financial need as they pursue their higher education goals at The University of Akron's Wayne College and its Holmes County Higher Education Center. The fund is held and administered through the Holmes County Education Foundation.
Laurel J. Schmid is active in the community and has a desire to assist local students, especially female students, to pursue their higher education dreams and goals. French Ridge Title Company located in Millersburg, works with banks, realtors, attorneys, mortgage brokers and individuals in handling all aspects of real estate transfers and other transactions involving real estate.
Eligible part-time or full-time students must demonstrate a financial need, be a female graduate of West Holmes High School and have a goal to complete a Bachelor's Degree. The award will be given annually to a qualifying student attending Wayne College or its Holmes County Higher Education Center. Awards shall be determined by Wayne College and the Holmes County Education Foundation. The scholarship application, renewal and selection process for awards are under the guidelines and auspices of the Holmes County Education Foundation.
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