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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Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholars Program Scholarship
Roger and Sally Read, dedicated supporters of both The University of Akron (°µºÚ±¬ÁÏ) and the greater Akron community, are committed to fostering growth in the region. Their passion for helping the Akron area revolves around retaining top talent at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, laying the foundation for the community's prosperity.
In collaboration with Archbishop Hoban High School leadership, Roger and Sally Read established The Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholars Program Scholarship in 2024. The main objective of the scholarship is to inspire more students from Archbishop Hoban to pursue their education at the University of Akron. The overarching goal is to motivate Archbishop Hoban students, particularly those who may not have initially considered °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, to choose it for their post-secondary education. Furthermore, the scholarship aspires to see its recipients, upon graduation from °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, contribute to the advancement of the greater Akron area by remaining within the community, thereby enhancing both knowledge and community bonds in Akron.
Applicants for The Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholars Program Scholarship must:
- Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75,
- Have financial need,
- Be an incoming first-year student, and
- Intend to enroll as a full-time student.
In addition, the selection committee should consider the following attributes when preparing their recommendation(s):
- College readiness
- Leadership qualities or leadership potential
- Extracurricular activity involvement offered at Hoban, along with the likelihood of campus involvement at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ
- Preference to live on campus
Eligible recipients will be recommended by Archbishop Hoban High School leadership, which may include the principal and guidance counselors or their designees. The list generated by Hoban will be forwarded to the Office of Student Financial Aid at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ prior to the end of January for entry into the scholarship portal and screening process, where scholarship criteria will be verified and recipient(s) selected.
The scholarship is open to any intended field of study and will be allocated toward tuition and fees. In the inaugural year, up to 10 scholars may be chosen, each receiving $3,000 in scholarship assistance. Subsequent scholarship amounts and the number of recipients may vary based on the availability of funds.
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 “Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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