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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Lin, Dr. Lung-Ho Memorial Scholarship in Economics
The Dr. Lung-Ho Lin Memorial Scholarship in Economics was established in 2001 to honor the life and career of Dr. Lung-Ho Lin. Dr. Lin held a B.A. and M.A. in public finance from National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan, as well as a master's and Ph.D. in economics from The University of Notre Dame. Dr. Lin joined the faculty of The University of Akron as an assistant professor of economics and began teaching in 1978. In 1982, he was promoted to an associate professor. He retired in 1999. Dr. Lin conducted research in the areas of qualitative survey responses, rational expectations, and economic forecasts. He had numerous journal publications and published technical reports. Dr. Lin was a greatly admired professor throughout his career. He was regarded not only as an outstanding professional, but a mentor and friend.
The Dr. Lung-Ho Lin Memorial Scholarship in Economics is to be awarded to a student majoring in economics at The University of Akron. Recipients are to be chosen by the Economics Department in concert with the Department of Financial Aid.