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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Houmard, Beatriz and James Scholarship
The Beatriz and James Houmard Scholarship was established in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. Houmard in recognition of Mrs. Houmard’s positive experience at The University of Akron as a non-traditional graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences. A native of Bolivia, Beatriz came to the United States to study at the urging of her father. She attended Asbury College in Kentucky and earned an undergraduate degree at Purdue University, where she met Jim, who was an engineering student. The couple married and moved to Akron, where Jim enjoyed a 40-year career with Goodyear Aerospace. Beatriz was a homemaker and mother to three children. As their youngest child was finishing high school, Beatriz had an opportunity to come to The University of Akron to study and teach Spanish in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. In two years, she earned her master’s degree and went on to enjoy a 10-year career as a part-time faculty member at Kent State University, teaching Spanish.
It is the Houmards' intention that these funds will support non-traditional students who are pursuing master’s degrees in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences at The University of Akron, to assist in the completion of their master’s thesis research. Applicants must apply in writing and explain the research that is required to complete their thesis and how the award from the Houmards would assist in this process. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and a history of high academic performance. Selection will be made by the dean of the College of Arts and Science or the appropriate designee.