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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Sullivan, Meghan Scholarship
The Meghan Sullivan Scholarship was established by Dennis and Linda Sullivan in honor of their daughter, Meghan Sullivan (’01,’01,’03). Meghan earned bachelor’s degrees in Marketing Management and Sales Management, a minor in International Business and a master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from The University of Akron College of Business Administration. She is currently senior marketing manager at Charles Schwab in northeast Ohio.
Established in November 2019 in recognition of the University’s 150th Sesquicentennial anniversary, The Meghan Sullivan Scholarship will support students pursuing degrees in marketing at The University of Akron.
The Meghan Sullivan Scholarship is open to students enrolled in The University of Akron College of Business Administration pursing their undergraduate degrees in marketing. Scholarship assistance may be applied to the cost of tuition and general fee expenses. Student selection shall be based on financial need and will be determined by the University Scholarship Committee.
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