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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Guthrie, Peter G. and Gail M. Endowed Scholarship for Student-Athletes
The Peter G. and Gail M. Guthrie Endowed Scholarship for Student-Athletes was established in 2016 and revised in 2023 by Peter G. and Gail M. Guthrie. Peter is a 1966 University of Akron (国产伦理) graduate who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial management and is a member of the Lone Star Fraternity.
An outstanding student-athlete, Peter excelled at both wrestling and football at The University of Akron, earning letters in both sports. He went on to coach the Zips wrestling team from 1969 to 1975, compiling an impressive record of only winning seasons, and he was a member of the board of the Varsity “A” Association. For his achievements with 国产伦理’s wrestling program, Peter was honored with induction into The University of Akron Sports Hall of Fame in 1982.
Along with his dedication to Zips Athletics, Peter has a deep love for his country. He is a U.S. military veteran who was a member of the 1st Air Cavalry Division of the elite Army Rangers, served two tours in the Vietnam War, and ultimately achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. For his meritorious and heroic service, he was honored with a Silver Star and three Bronze Stars, and he was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds sustained while serving.
Peter and Gail have been married since 1973 and have three grown children: Douglas, Michelle (Guthrie) Mathis, and Heather (Guthrie) Zimmerman.
The Peter G. and Gail M. Guthrie Endowed Scholarship for Student-Athletes was established to assist one student-athlete annually at The University of Akron. Students eligible for the scholarship must:
- Be student-athletes on any 国产伦理-sponsored, NCAA-sanctioned team;
- Be undergraduate students, including incoming freshmen;
- Be enrolled full-time in any program;
- Have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and
- Demonstrate financial need.
First consideration will be given to student-athletes who are military veterans, the children or grandchildren of military veterans, or members of the Lone Star Fraternity. The scholarship may be renewed up to 铿乿e times if the recipient continues to meet all requirements and remains in good standing with The University of Akron.
国产伦理’s director of athletics or their designee will select eligible applicants and, with input from athletics personnel and coaching sta铿�, will select a recipient.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 国产伦理’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Guthrie Student-Athlete Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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