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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Lichtenwalter, Glenn E. Endowed Scholarship
The Glenn E. Lichtenwalter Endowed Scholarship was established in January 2023 by Wendy Lichtenwalter and her family to honor the memory of her husband, Glenn E. Lichtenwalter. Glenn graduated from The University of Akron College of Business in 1982 after earning a degree in accounting. The scholarship is tailored to support a student majoring in business.
Students eligible for The Glenn E. Lichtenwalter Endowed Scholarship must:
- Have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA),
- Be pursuing a degree in °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ's College of Business, and
- Utilize the services of °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ's Adult Focus or have been out of high school for at least five
years.
First consideration shall be given to students based on financial need and academic merit. The scholarship is renewable, with current recipients considered first provided they continue to meet the scholarship criteria. Eligible students, including current recipients, must apply annually to be considered for the scholarship. Funds shall only be used for tuition. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee.
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 “Glenn Lichtenwalter Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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