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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English, Dr. Kristina Scholarship in Audiology
The Dr. Kristina English Scholarship in Audiology was established in 2023 by Dr. Kristina English, Professor Emeritus at The University of Akron, to help offset the financial burden of second-year students in the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program. The description was revised in 2024.
Dr. English received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and a Master of Arts degree in Communication Disorders from San Diego State University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Education/Special Education from San Diego State University/Claremont Graduate University.
Dr. English has earned a national reputation as an effective, entertaining, and extremely knowledgeable instructor during her 30 years of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is also well known and highly sought after as a speaker, indicated by the fact that Dr. English has given numerous professional refereed and invited presentations, seminars, workshops, and keynote addresses nationally and internationally. Dr. English is known and respected for her ability to instruct students and audiologists in a manner that has a lasting impact, while challenging students and colleagues alike to engage in self-examination. Dr. English has been at the forefront of developing and sharing guidelines and solutions to many of the challenging issues faced by Au.D. programs. She served on the American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors and continues to participate in shaping the field as a founding member of the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action.
The Dr. Kristina English Scholarship in Audiology supports second-year students in the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program. All second-year students in the program are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a minimum 1,500-word paper on the topic "Cultural Humility in the Clinical Setting" to include:
- A summary of the impact of implicit bias* on healthcare inequity in the United States, and
- A description of how clinicians can be change agents in addressing implicit bias in audiology care.
*There are many biases known to adversely impact clinical relationships. Research shows that patients who differ from their clinician are likely to experience prejudice and less-than-optimal care.
Applicants must also Include a reference section (not included in word count). Recipients will be chosen by a vote of the Audiology Faculty and will be reviewed annually by the Audiology Faculty for renewal of award and status. Scholarship funds can be used toward any qualified educational expense.
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 “Dr. Kristina English Audiology Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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