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 °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ 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.
Search for a Named Scholarship
Essner, Charlotte Scholarship for Percussion Students
Mrs. Essner is an associate professor emeritus of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. She taught Speech Language Pathology at The University of Akron from 1965 until her retirement in 1982. Mrs. Essner also served as a member of the College of Fine and Applied Arts Advancement Council for many years. She established The Charlotte Essner Scholarship for Percussion Students in March, 2010.
The Charlotte Essner Scholarship for Percussion Students was established to provide financial assistance for a full-time percussion major in the School of Music who maintains a GPA of at least 3.0 and who also participates in the Steel Drum Band. First preference in awarding The Charlotte Essner Scholarship for Percussion Students will be given to a female percussion student. The scholarship may be awarded to the same student annually up to a maximum of five years as long as they remain a percussion major and maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the Director of Percussion Studies or a designee in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
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