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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Zodrow, Charles F. and Muriel A. Endowed Fund
Mr. Charles F. Zodrow, JD 1958, accepted an executive position with Roadway Express in 1959 and rose through the company, retiring in 1987 as chairman and CEO. He served on the Board of The University of Akron Foundation and is an Alumni Honor Award recipient. Muriel Zodrow was very active in the Akron Community, with a special interest in athletics. The Charles F. and Muriel A. Zodrow Endowed Fund is directed to support The University of Akron women’s basketball program.
These funds are to be made available for the unrestricted use of the head coach of women’s basketball. They are to be made available to support women and to help provide the assistance required in building a quality women’s basketball program. It is the donor’s intention the funds are used for travel, player recruitment, or any appropriate purpose helping the University build a winning program.