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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Murdoch, Katie Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Katie Murdoch Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by her friend and colleague, Catherine Feudner, in her memory and in recognition of °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ's 150th Anniversary. Katie Murdoch, who earned her Ph.D. from The University of Akron and taught in The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education, passed away suddenly in December 2020.
She was an experienced educator who taught life skills to students with emotional disturbances in the Hudson City Schools and served as a K-4th grade teacher of children with mild/moderate disabilities in the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District. Also, she was a liaison for Jumpstart, where she oversaw the curriculum implementation and managed university students working in the preschool.
Katie earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in Special Education from Kent State University, graduating summa cum laude from both programs. In 2016, she earned her Ph.D. from The University of Akron and began teaching in the Special Education and Literacy Programs in the School of Education. Katie taught until her passing in December 2020.
Recognized as a beautiful human being, she dedicated herself to helping others; a wonderful, loyal friend with a contagious smile that brightened up any room. Katie, described as a fun person, was kind and generous with her love and care for others. Her two children, Jack and Ellie, were her greatest sources of pride.
The Dr. Katie Murdoch Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a full or part-time graduate student enrolled in The University of Akron Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program or the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program, with first consideration given to a student planning to work in suicide prevention. Candidates should have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to be considered for this scholarship. Selection will be determined by the University's School of Counseling.
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