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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Heritage Endowment for Zips in Need
The Heritage Endowment for Zips in Need was established in 2021 by an anonymous donor for the purpose of supporting University of Akron students who have a demonstrated financial need.
Annual distributions from The Heritage Endowment for Zips in Need shall be allocated to ZipAssist and used at the discretion of the Director of ZipAssist, or the designee of the Vice President for Student Success, to meet the varying financial needs of students. Use of monies for anything other than qualified educational expenses would be considered an award and will be reportable and/or taxable to the recipient.
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