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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Folk, Harold K. and Catherine F. Endowed Fund
The Harold K. and Catherine F. Folk Endowed Fund was established to advance the mission of The University of Akron and support the preparation of students of The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy for careers as competent and responsible accounting professionals and business leaders.
In 1991, Harold K. and Catherine F. Folk established a charitable remainder unitrust with The University of Akron Foundation named as the remainder beneficiary. This gift was made by Mr. and Mrs. Folk to name The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy in the College of Business Administration.
George W. Daverio Sr. was a self-made man who was both teacher and practitioner. Mr. Daverio led the Akron accounting firm of Chilton, Stump and Daverio. He also taught accounting and federal taxation for many years at The University of Akron.
The Daverio family legacy continues at The University of Akron through the late George W. Daverio, Jr. and his wife, Karen. George Jr. served as a member of The University of Akron Foundation Board from 1994 to 2020 and was named an honorary alumnus of The University of Akron, along with Karen, in 2019.
Distributions from The Harold K. and Catherine F. Folk Endowed Fund will be used at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business Administration to advance the mission, goals and priorities of the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy. This will be done in consultation with the school’s department chair.
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