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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Macior, Alice and Walter Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences
The Alice and Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences was established in 2002 in honor and loving memory of the parents of Dr. Lazarus Walter Macior. Scholarships are made available to students accepted in a graduate program who are specializing in botany or plant sciences. Qualifying students are to submit their request to the chair of the Department of Biology.
The Alice and Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences was established with an initial gift from Dr. Lazarus Walter Macior. The scholarship is to be managed according to the established guidelines. Contributions from alumni, friends and relatives will be accepted. The scholarship will be coordinated by the office of Student Financial Aid with students selected by the Department of Biology Scholarship Committee. The Alice and Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences should be awarded each year at the same level as The Lazarus Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences.
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