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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Hiney, Barbara Bangham Endowed Fund
Barbara Hiney’s appreciation of the importance of The University of Akron’s positive influence in the community and her gratitude for the high quality of her graduate education in the Department of History led to the establishment of The Barbara Bangham Hiney Endowed Fund. In particular, the fund recognizes the unique contributions of Dr. George Knepper and Dr. David Riede to the department’s development. It is Mrs. Hiney’s hope that this fund will, in a small way, assist the Department of History in assuring a continuing quest for the highest possible professionalism in graduate education. The Barbara Bangham Hiney Endowed Fund will provide an annual award in support of the research of an outstanding graduate student in the Department of History. The candidate will be selected and the funds will be awarded by the head of the Department of History in collaboration with the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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