Bliss, Ray C. and Ellen P. Political Science Scholarship Fund
The endowed Ray C. and Ellen P. Bliss Political Science Scholarship Fund was established in 1982 under the will of the late Ray C. Bliss, class of 1935. Ray Bliss was a former member and chairman of The University of Akron Board of Trustees and served as a national chairman of the Republican Party. Earnings from the endowment are used to provide tuition scholarships for worthy students majoring in political science. Recipients are selected by the director of the Bliss Institute from the student body of the University with preference given to students from Summit County and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Applicants must have demonstrated high scholastic ability, citizenship, moral character, promise, and leadership skills. Contributions to the fund are accepted from interested donors.
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