Undergraduate Student Government Textbook Award
Undergraduate Student Government Textbook Award was established in 2017 by Undergraduate Student Government at The University of Akron, following a resolution presented by then-USG senators: Dominic Grossi, Nicholas Golina, Abigail Kraft and Abby Watson.
Concerned with the rapidly rising cost of college textbooks across the country (88 percent from 2006 to 2016) and its impact on students at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ (where 75 percent qualify for financial assistance), the USG senators presented and passed a resolution that established an award to assist deserving °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ students with the purchase of college textbooks.
The Undergraduate Student Government Textbook Award will begin accepting gifts immediately, with a goal of becoming endowed. The number of students who receive assistance and the amount of assistance will vary as funds are available.
To be considered for The Undergraduate Student Government Textbook Award, students must:
- Be enrolled (full or
part time ) at The University of Akron - Be in good standing with the University, holding a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Have demonstrated financial need
- Complete an application (available from USG) by May 1 annually
Candidates will be reviewed by a USG committee, with