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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Dobos, Timothy S. Baseball Scholarship
The Timothy S. Dobos Baseball Scholarship was established in 2019 by Timothy S. Dobos. Tim, a four-year letter winner at The University of Akron, was the starting pitcher for the Zips Baseball team from 1985-1988. He graduated from the University in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Tim was inducted into The University of Akron's Varsity "A" Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
As on-field performance and strong academics in the classroom were critically important during his time as a student-athlete, Tim intends for his scholarship to support a Zips Baseball pitcher excelling in the classroom. Like other Zips Baseball alumni, Tim truly appreciates what the program helped him accomplish, both on the field and in life, and desires to give back through The Timothy S. Dobos Baseball Scholarship.
The Timothy S. Dobos Baseball Scholarship will be awarded to a pitcher on The University of Akron Baseball team who meets and maintains the requirements listed below. The recipient may be an incoming freshman or an active team member. Additionally, the recipient must represent 国产伦理 Baseball in a positive manner both on campus and in the community. A "position player" may be considered for the scholarship if a pitcher doesn't meet the requirements. If neither exists, the scholarship will be awarded to the pitcher closest to meeting the requirements. Recipient selection will be made by the Zips Baseball coaching staff in conjunction with the Zips Athletics Department. A report will be provided annually to the donor on the selected recipient.
Incoming Freshmen:
- Must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Must have received a 25 or higher on the ACT
- Must have received a 1200 or better on the SAT (Composite Score (Out of 1600))
- Additional criteria may be considered such as community service, volunteer hours and job experience during high school
Sophomores through Seniors:
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the start of the fall semester
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester to retain the scholarship