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.
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Antro, John and Catherine Endowed Scholarship
The John and Catherine Antro Endowed Scholarship was established in February 2024 by John C. Antro in memory of his parents, John and Catherine, who were influential on his life. After graduating from The University of Akron in 1969, Mr. Antro taught art, graphic design, and photography for more than 30 years in the Akron Public School system. Following his retirement from teaching in 2000, he founded John C. Antro Interiors, an interior and exterior design company where he helped clients maximize the potential of their spaces with careful planning and a keen eye for color.
By establishing The John and Catherine Antro Endowed Scholarship through a generous estate gift, Mr. Antro hopes to support generations of students who are interested in becoming an artist or art teacher.
The John and Catherine Antro Endowed Scholarship was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
The John and Catherine Antro Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded to University of Akron students enrolled in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art and pursuing a degree in the visual arts. Scholarship award decisions will be made by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The number of recipients and scholarship amounts will be determined as funds are available.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Antro Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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