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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Ruhlin Scholarship in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
The endowed Ruhlin Scholarship in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology was established in 1990 by William R. Ruhlin, a 1948 graduate of The University of Akron’s College of Engineering. The scholarships are to be awarded to deserving and talented students pursuing a degree in civil engineering or construction technology. The attributes to be considered in selecting the recipients shall be morals, character, academic achievement, motivation, and need. The scholarship recipients are to be selected by two individuals: the dean of the College of Engineering and a member of the Ruhlin family (i.e., progeny of John G. Ruhlin). The initial Ruhlin family member to serve will be W. R. Ruhlin. Each Ruhlin family member will choose his or her successor.