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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Holloway, Donald P. Endowment
Donald P. Holloway comes from a family with a history of appreciation for the arts and education. Donald’s paternal grandfather graduated from Oberlin’s Conservatory of Music. His father received his master's degree at The Ohio State University, and his mother received her master's degree from The University of Akron. Following this legacy, Donald P. Holloway received his bachelor’s degree in finance in 1950, a LLD from The University of Akron in 1955, and a master's in library science in 1962. One of Donald’s passions is architecture.
He has taken six architectural tours in Europe and tries to tour a different country each year. This special interest in architecture led to his appreciation for Hower House and the establishment of The Donald P. Holloway Endowment. It is Donald’s intention that funds from this endowment be used by The Friends of Hower House to help meet the expenses of priority projects.
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