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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Larson-Dobbins, Mrs. Jeanine Endowed Scholarship
The Mrs. Jeanine Larson-Dobbins Endowed Scholarship was established in November 2018, by her husband, Dr. Kenneth Dobbins. This gift honors Jeanine’s legacy and her ability to make lasting positive impacts, particularly in the field of education.
Jeanine, who comes from a family of University of Akron alumni, is a 1971 alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. As a °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ student, Jeanine was a member of The Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma at The University of Akron, president of Associated Women Students, and was the first-ever undergraduate student trustee. She eventually married another alumnus, Dr. Kenneth Dobbins. She followed him to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, where Dr. Dobbins became one of the longest-serving presidents of Southeast Missouri State University. Ken and Jeanine were married for almost 47 years, displaying an example of love and leadership for their son, daughter-in-law, grandsons and the community.
Jeanine was the founder of the Missouri Statewide Early Literacy Intervention Program, which educated more than 700 teachers and assisted more than 300,000 elementary students with reading difficulties. It is evident by Ken and Jeanine’s career path that both shared a strong appreciation, passion and concern for higher education.
Jeanine will be remembered fondly by family and friends. With so many lives touched by her leadership, this scholarship is created in her memory.
Potential candidates must be a member in good standing of The Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma at The University of Akron and residing in The Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma at The University of Akron house on campus. First consideration will be given to students enrolled in The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education and second consideration will be given to students enrolled in the College of Business Administration. The advisor to The Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma at The University of Akron will be responsible for selecting recipients. The scholarship may be renewed provided recipients continue to meet the criteria outlined above and remain in good standing with The University of Akron and the Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma at The University of Akron. If a resident of the house does not meet the criteria, any non-resident members are eligible for consideration.
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