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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Hilkert, Rebecca J. Endowed Scholarship in Economics and Political Science
The Rebecca J. Hilkert Endowed Scholarship in Economics and Political Science was established in 1998 by Ms. Rebecca J. Hilkert. Ms. Hilkert received her B.A. (’75) in political science and M.A. (’77) in economics at The University of Akron and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honorary Society. Ms. Hilkert is the president of The Marketing Performance Group Inc., a consulting firm in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings from The Rebecca J. Hilkert Endowed Scholarship in Economics and Political Science provide annual support to economics and political science majors who are: (1) employed during their student years, (2) intend to pursue careers in business, and (3) demonstrate financial need and scholastic ability. Recipients will be selected by the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in coordination with The University of Akron Scholarship Committee. Student recipients are required to incorporate course work in leadership, public speaking, and quantitative analysis of social science data into their curriculum.