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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Cleminshaw, Helen K. Endowed Scholarship
The Helen K. Cleminshaw Endowed Scholarship was established in 2023 by John G. Cleminshaw and his family to lovingly honor the memory of John's wife, Helen K. Cleminshaw, and to celebrate and recognize Helen's life journey and achievements.
In 1981, Helen was appointed Director of the Center for Family Studies at The University of Akron. During her time at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, she developed numerous programs designed to strengthen family bonds including home-based intervention. One of the major contributions she fostered was her Child Life curriculum, which trained students to work with seriously ill children and minister to their emotional needs. Helen was a prolific producer of funds acquired through grants. Her listing of awards, presentations, and publications is outstanding. Helen also established The Fred A. Kronseder and Helen W. Kronseder Scholarship in 1987 to encourage students in the joy of learning at The University of Akron. The scholarship was established in honor of her parents who first taught Helen the delight achieved by study.
The Helen K. Cleminshaw Endowed Scholarship supports deserving full- or part-time graduate or undergraduate students majoring in Child & Family Development. Recipients will be selected by The University of Akron Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid with a preference given to students who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and are involved in extracurricular activities. Graduate students should receive first consideration. The number of recipients and scholarship amounts may vary as funds are available.
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 “Helen Cleminshaw Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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