Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholars Program Scholarship
Roger and Sally Read, dedicated supporters of both The University of Akron (°µºÚ±¬ÁÏ) and the greater Akron community, are committed to fostering growth in the region. Their passion for helping the Akron area revolves around retaining top talent at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, laying the foundation for the community's prosperity.
In collaboration with Archbishop Hoban High School leadership, Roger and Sally Read established The Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholars Program Scholarship in 2024. The main objective of the scholarship is to inspire more students from Archbishop Hoban to pursue their education at the University of Akron. The overarching goal is to motivate Archbishop Hoban students, particularly those who may not have initially considered °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, to choose it for their post-secondary education. Furthermore, the scholarship aspires to see its recipients, upon graduation from °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, contribute to the advancement of the greater Akron area by remaining within the community, thereby enhancing both knowledge and community bonds in Akron.
Applicants for The Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholars Program Scholarship must:
- Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75,
- Have financial need,
- Be an incoming first-year student, and
- Intend to enroll as a full-time student.
In addition, the selection committee should consider the following attributes when preparing their recommendation(s):
- College readiness
- Leadership qualities or leadership potential
- Extracurricular activity involvement offered at Hoban, along with the likelihood of campus involvement at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ
- Preference to live on campus
Eligible recipients will be recommended by Archbishop Hoban High School leadership, which may include the principal and guidance counselors or their designees. The list generated by Hoban will be forwarded to the Office of Student Financial Aid at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ prior to the end of January for entry into the scholarship portal and screening process, where scholarship criteria will be verified and recipient(s) selected.
The scholarship is open to any intended field of study and will be allocated toward tuition and fees. In the inaugural year, up to 10 scholars may be chosen, each receiving $3,000 in scholarship assistance. Subsequent scholarship amounts and the number of recipients may vary based on the availability of funds.
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 “Archbishop Hoban/University of Akron Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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