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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Zaucha, Bernard Endowed Accounting Scholarship for Excellence
The Bernard F. Zaucha Endowed Accounting Scholarship for Excellence was established in 1997 by Mr. Bernard F. Zaucha, a former faculty member of The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy at The University of Akron. Zaucha is an alumnus of the College of Business with a B.S.A. in Accounting in 1968 and an MBA in Finance in 1971. Bernard F. Zaucha created this scholarship to thank the University for the fine education he received and in appreciation of his many years of teaching.
The Bernard F. Zaucha Endowed Accounting Scholarship for Excellence is to be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the College of Business who is a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School with first preference given to accounting majors. Selection of the recipient will be made by The University of Akron Scholarship Committee.
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 “Bernard Zaucha Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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