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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Hack, Russell K. Endowed Scholarship
The Russell K. Hack Endowed Scholarship, established in 2018, recognizes deserving and talented students within The University of Akron School of Law.
A Youngstown, Ohio, native, Russell enrolled at The University of Akron School of Law in 1989. He attended night classes while working full-time at a financial institution to fund his legal education. After four years of persistence and dedication, Russell earned his Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law in 1993. Russell says his Akron Law experience helped develop his ability to think more analytically, while also opening doors to a lifetime of experiences.
The Russell K. Hack Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded annually to
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