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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Iheduru, Okey - Tom and Carol Hickin Endowed Scholarship
The Okey Iheduru-Tom and Carol Hickin Endowed Scholarship was created in June 2022 as a gift to honor the 60th wedding anniversary of Corwin Thomas ''Tom" and Carol Jean Hickin. The scholarship also celebrates their unconditional hospitality as a host- family to and embracement of Okechukwu "Okey" Iheduru, a Nigerian graduate student, during his studies for a master's degree in political science at The University of Akron from August 1986 to May 1988 and thereafter. The family bond between the Hickins and Okey Iheduru that developed from this providential encounter has blossomed over the years and continues to enrich both families and their children as a model of mutual intercultural understanding, bridge-building global education, and unconditional and selfless embrace of our common humanity.
The Okey Iheduru-Tom and Carol Hickin Endowed Scholarship was created by Professor Okey, Mrs. Prisca Iheduru and Tom and Carol's children: Fr. Michael Hickin, Mrs. Catherine (and James) Mitchell, Mr. David (and Jennie) Hickin and Mrs. Ann Marie (and James) McCoy, and is recognized in support of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
The Okey lheduru-Tom and Carol Hickin Endowed Scholarship provides support for an undergraduate student in political science with a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA). First consideration will be given to a student with demonstrated interest in international education and intercultural and immersion experience, particularly in Africa. This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria and remains in good standing with The University of Akron. Recipient selection will be made by the Department of Political Science as funds are available.
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