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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Maxey, Walter E. Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Walter E. Maxey Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by Dr. Maxey’s mother, Gertrude Maxey. Dr. Maxey attended The University of Akron and graduated in 1967 with a B.S. in mathematics. He went on to Purdue University, where he earned both his master’s and doctorate. He was a college professor for more than 25 years who taught math, computer science, and electrical engineering courses at Merrimack, Amherst, and Marietta colleges.
Funds will benefit students who have graduated from one of the Akron Public Schools who are attending The University of Akron. Recipients are to be selected from full-time students in The College of Arts and Sciences who are pursuing a degree in mathematics or computer science. It is the donor's intention that the scholarship will help attract quality students eager to use their skills in teaching, research, or business.
Should no candidates surface in the math or science area, consideration may be given to any outstanding student from the Akron Public School System as selected by the Office of Financial Aid, which will be responsible for awarding this scholarship.