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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Little, Robert W. Endowed Scholarship
The Robert W. Little Endowed Scholarship (formerly The Robert W. Little Endowed Scholarship Fund for Summit College) was established to meet the needs of students who were enrolled in The University of Akron's Summit College, which served students who were interested in specific career opportunities and a desire to enter the workforce as quickly as possible. In 2024, the scholarship underwent a revision to align with the reorganization of programs of study initially provided by Summit College. These programs are currently available within the College of Engineering and Polymer Science or the College of Health and Human Sciences. Many of these non-traditional students have financial needs which may impede their future success at the University, and The Robert W. Little Endowed Scholarship hopes to assist these students.
Eligible recipients of The Robert W. Little Endowed Scholarship must:
- Be pursuing a degree in either the College of Engineering and Polymer Science or the College of Health and Human Sciences,
- Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours,
- Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average, and
- Have financial need.
Recipients of The Robert W. Little Endowed Scholarship shall be selected by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The number of scholarships and their respective amounts will be evenly disbursed between the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and the College of Health and Human Sciences.
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 “Robert Little Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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