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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Chick, David and Margie Endowed Scholarship
In recognition of The University of Akron’s 150th Sesquicentennial Anniversary, David and Margie Chick established The David and Margie Chick Endowed Scholarship.
Mr. Chick attended The University of Akron College of Business Administration, graduating with a degree in marketing in 1974. A four-year apprenticeship with Babcock and Wilcox later provided him with an engineering background from which he built his career as a Lead Estimating Manager for oil and gas projects, both domestically and abroad.
Mrs. Chick earned a nursing degree through a partnership between The University of Akron and Akron General Hospital. She earned a master’s degree in Education and Research from Mercy College in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her career, she has held a number of roles in the nursing field, including working as a nurse anesthetist, nursing instructor and risk management consultant.
The David and Margie Chick Endowed Scholarship is open to University of Akron students enrolled in the College of Business Administration and those pursuing degrees in marketing. Scholarship assistance will be applied directly to the recipient’s student account and may be used to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Recipients and scholarship award amounts will be determined by the University Scholarship Committee.
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