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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Frisch Family Scholarship
The Frisch Family Scholarship was established in 2019 by University of Akron alumnus Dr. Kurt C. Frisch, Jr. and The Dr. Kurt C. and Sally S. Frisch Charitable Family Foundation.
The Dr. Kurt C. and Sally S. Frisch Charitable Family Foundation was established in 1999 just before the passing of Dr. Kurt C. Frisch, a professor of Polymer and Chemical Engineering and founder of the world-renowned Polymer Institute, later known as Polymer Technologies at the University of Detroit - Mercy.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to University of Akron College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering graduate students. First consideration will be given to citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Additional consideration will be given to doctoral students with a focus in Polymer Synthesis. Selection of recipients will be made by the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering.
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