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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Larson, M. Sue and Robert W. Scholarship for Business
Bob and Sue Larson met and married while they both worked at The University of Akron. Sue is a great friend of the University, having worked at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ for nearly 40 years in key support roles for the business and finance departments. She retired as Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and has remained active at the University. Sue has been a staunch supporter of Zips Athletics, Hower House, scholarships and campus enhancements. She is a member of The Women's Committee of The University of Akron and is also involved with the Children's Concert Society, an educational non-profit that fosters music appreciation in youth. In 2007, Sue was awarded The Kenneth "Red" Cochrane Award, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the betterment of Zips Athletics.
Robert W. Larson was a student-athlete at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, lettering in basketball and earning his degree in Business Administration in 1946. He was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society and was a proud member of The Pi Kappa Epsilon fraternity, also known as Lone Star. After graduation, Bob was a high school coach and teacher at his alma mater, Akron South High School. Later, Dr. Norman P. Auburn enlisted Bob to join °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ to work in admissions, where he recruited many students from the New York area to receive the Herman Muehlstein Scholarship. Bob worked for °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ for 16 years, finishing his career in the Department of Student Services as Director, Student Financial Aid. In 2007, he received the Mike Krino Achievement Award, given to former letter winners who have distinguished themselves and °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ through their accomplishments.
The M. Sue and Robert W. Larson Scholarship for Business is open to students admitted to any major within The University of Akron College of Business who have financial need. Students can be enrolled either full or part-time to be eligible for consideration. Recipients will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee.
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