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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College Club of Akron Scholarship
On September 23, 1911, forty women hosted an afternoon tea, inviting all Akron women who had attended a college or university. his gathering marked the informal beginning of the College Club of Akron. The club was formally organized in 1916 when its members filed Articles of Incorporation with the state, proclaiming the club's purpose to be "promoting the interests of the college-bred women of Akron and vicinity and to arouse an interest in college work."
In 1922, College Club established The College Club of Akron Scholarship at The University of Akron to support local women in earning a baccalaureate degree from °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ. The scholarship was endowed in 1999, and College Club has continued to raise funds for it since. In 2024, the endowed scholarship benefited from the generosity of Miss Carolyn Affleck, a dedicated supporter of the scholarship fund. That same year, the scholarship also underwent a revision.
The College Club of Akron Scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing degrees in majors or fields that will contribute to the well-being of the greater community. It is available to full-time students or part-time students who are employed.
Additionally, preference will be given to students who meet most or all of the following criteria:
- Enrollment in the School of Education or the College of Health and Human Sciences, or students pursuing degrees in math, science, or engineering
- Residency in Summit County
- Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above
The University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid will identify a list of eligible candidates that meet the preferences of the College Club of Akron. This list will be shared with College Club members, who will make the final selection. If the College Club of Akron dissolves, the responsibility for selecting recipients will fully revert to The University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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 “College Club of Akron Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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