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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Johnson, Robert L. Endowed Fund for Law
Robert L. Johnson established The Robert L. Johnson Endowed Fund for Law in December 2021. After graduating from The University of Akron School of Law in 1976, Mr. Johnson went on to work for General Motors and later one of its subsidiaries. Utilizing both his engineering and law backgrounds, he served in a variety of international management roles throughout the world. Mr. Johnson believes that his legal education prepared him well for a successful career in business and now wishes to give others that opportunity through this fund.
The Robert L. Johnson Endowed Fund for Law was established to provide unrestricted support for The University of Akron School of Law's greatest needs and/or any program or activity that is meant to advance The University of Akron School of Law. Funds may be used at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Law or their designee.
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