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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Busson Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship
The Busson Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship was established in 2023 by Mr. Donald Busson for the purpose of providing scholarships assistance to engineering students based on financial need.
Donald Busson grew up in a modest household in the Akron area. His father supported him and his 11 siblings, five of which attended The University of Akron, by working at BF Goodrich as a tire builder. Donald’s college education was made possible through scholarships from The University of Akron and the National Electrical Contractors Association.
As an electrical engineering student, Army ROTC cadet, and through the cooperative education program, Donald gained valuable experience that led to a successful career designing secure information systems for both the government and private industry, eventually becoming a partner at Booz Allen Hamilton, a global consulting firm.
Donald Busson retired in 2008 and currently resides in Durango, Colorado, and San Diego, California. He keeps himself busy maintaining his ranch, which gives him immense pleasure.
Mr. Donald G. Busson and his family will continue to support The Busson Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship, ensuring that future generations of students have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
The Busson Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
The Busson Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship will assist students pursuing a degree in engineering at The University of Akron. Eligible students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have financial need. The scholarship is renewable each year, provided the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria.
The number of scholars and scholarship amount will depend on the amount of available funds. As funds become available, the wish of the donor is for the scholar to receive $10,000 of tuition and fees. All funds in the award account should be used in full each year.
Recipients shall be selected by The University of Akron Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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 “Busson Family Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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