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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Collins, Bonnie Endowment for the Arts
The Bonnie Collins Endowment for the Arts was established in June 2024 upon receiving a generous gift from the estate of Bonnie Collins.
Mrs. Bonnie L. (Mullens) Collins (12/06/1930 - 01/02/2024) was an Akron native, graduating from South High School (1949) and The University of Akron, receiving her associate degree in secretarial science (1964) and bachelor's degree in science in business education (1971).
Bonnie's husband, Eunice E. Collins (11/16/1933 - 07/07/2013) attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Garfield High School in 1952. The two were married on March 1, 1958.
Throughout their lives, The University of Akron was very dear to Mrs. Collins and her husband. Bonnie and Eunice regularly attended The University of Akron's annual Jingle Jazz concert and reception until Eunice's death in 2013. After that, Bonnie continued to attend the concert with friends whenever her health permitted.
The Bonnie Collins Endowment for the Arts was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
The Bonnie Collins Endowment for the Arts is created to support University priorities in the visual, musical, and performing arts - including, but not limited to, scholarships for students majoring in the various programs within those disciplines - with a goal of continuing °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ's embrace and enhancement of the arts on its campus, enriching the community and the region. Funds shall be used at the discretion of the Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences or his/her designee.
Funds used for purposes other than qualified educational expenses are reportable and may be taxable for students who receive them.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Collins Endowment for the Arts” in the text box. Thank you!
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