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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Nixon, G. Gary Scholarship for Excellence
G. Gary Nixon established The G. Gary Nixon Scholarship for Excellence in December 1998 to financially assist others seeking to earn a civil engineering degree. The scholarship was revised in 2007 and again in 2023. As an undergraduate, Gary received an academic scholarship and was the recipient of a fellowship to attend graduate school. The recipient of The University of Akron's College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award in 1994, Gary received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1965 from The University of Akron and a Master of Engineering (Civil) degree from Cornell University in 1966.
Gary served in the United States Army as Post Sanitary Engineer at Fort Knox, Kentucky, rising to the rank of Captain. In 1969, he joined the consulting engineering firm of Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout, Inc., was elected Principal of the firm in 1980 and a member of the Board of Directors in 1988. He served as First Vice President of the Board of Directors from 1993 to 2003. He retired in 2003 as the largest shareholder of the privately held firm with nine offices in four states when the firm merged with an international consulting firm.
Gary was a member of Rotary International and was a life member of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and American Water Works Association. During his engineering career, he was an active member of many industry trade associations and was a registered Professional Engineer in seven states. Also, he maintained Professional Engineer status in Ohio and North Carolina. In retirement, Gary was active as a member of the Board of Directors of several non-profit civic organizations in Greensboro, North Carolina, and he was a licensed real estate broker. Gary passed away in 2022, leaving his wife, Shirley '66 and his daughter, Laura.
This scholarship will be awarded by the University Scholarship Committee to an academically talented student at The University of Akron pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. The scholarship is to be awarded without regard to financial need and is renewable for up to eight semesters if the scholarship recipient maintains a 3.0 (on a 4.0 grade point system) grade point average, continues to pursue a civil engineering bachelor's degree, continues to be enrolled full-time, and maintains an active interest and involvement in extra-curricular activities while attending the University.
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 “G. Gary Nixon Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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