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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White, Rachel M. Endowed Scholarship Fund for Children
The Rachel M. White Endowed Scholarship Fund for Children was established in December 2001 through contributions by family and friends of Rachel M. White. Rachel was an individual who positively affected everyone she met through her spirit of grace and kindness. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife, and her family remained her priority throughout a successful 30-year career with General Motors. She guided her three children to adulthood, instilling in them an appreciation for education, community, and for helping others. She was a friend and helpmate to Joseph White Jr., her husband for 35 years.
This fund shall be used to assist a student pursuing a degree in social work or elementary education. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and participate in at least one community service organization. The scholarship is eligible for renewal until graduation. Preference will be given to students who plan a career in service to the needs of minority children. The family believes these criteria will best honor the legacy of Rachel M. White.