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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Macior, Lazarus Walter Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences
The Lazarus Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences was established in 2002 to provide scholarship opportunities to students who have been accepted to a graduate program and are specializing in botany or plant sciences. Qualifying students are to submit their request to the chair of the Department of Biology.
Dr. Lazarus Walter Macior is a retired member of The University of Akron Department of Biology faculty. As a distinguished professor and recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award, he brought honor to the Department of Biology during his tenure. Dr. Macior continues to serve the Department of Biology and The University of Akron through his research in the area of botany and plant sciences and as an emeritus faculty member.
Alice Macior, Dr. Macior’s mother, provided his first introduction to plants and instilled an appreciation for the study of botany. Through this scholarship, Dr. Macior hopes to provide opportunities to talented students pursuing graduate work in botany and plant sciences.