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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Society of Martin Scholars
The Society of Martin Scholars magnifies and expands the fundamental scholarly pursuits of The University of Akron. Six scholarships comprise the family of awards:
- The William and Dora Martin Endowed Scholarship in History,
- The Dorothy Garrett Martin Memorial Scholarship in History,
- The Dr. Paul E. Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund in History,
- The Dorothy Garrett Martin Scholarship for Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma,
- The Paul E. Martin Scholarship for Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta, and
- The Frederick W. Martin Scholarship for Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta.
All alumni in good standing who have benefited by financial assistance from scholarships are invited to participate in the activities and good works of The Society of Martin Scholars.
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