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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Combs, Randy E. Endowed Scholarship
In honor of The University of Akron's 150th Sesquicentennial Anniversary, Randy E. Combs has established The Randy E. Combs Endowed Scholarship.
After growing up on a farm in central Ohio, Mr. Combs earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and Master of Business Administration from The University of Akron in 1991. He has spent most of his career in banking and serves as a mortgage loan officer. Having spent most of his life in Ohio, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, In 1999.
A passionate supporter of education, Mr. Combs established this scholarship to invest in students, supporting their own dreams for personal success and interest in building a bright future for the nation.
The Randy E. Combs Endowed Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are in good academic standing and enrolled at The University of Akron. First consideration shall be given to students with demonstrated financial need. Recipients will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee.
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