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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Emmons, Judge Clande and Mrs. Thelma Endowed Internship
The Judge Clande and Mrs. Thelma Emmons Endowed Internship was established in honor of Judge Emmons and his wife. The Emmons' political involvement spans more than 40 years and has contributed greatly to the growth and development of the judicial system within the state. Judge Emmons is a 1921 graduate of The University of Akron. The internship is associated with the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and provides funds to students to serve as interns with public officials, government agencies, political parties, campaigns, and interest groups. The goal of the Internship is to provide students with experiential education in the nuts and bolts of government and politics.
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