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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Meyers, Robert A. and Jean C. Family Fund for the Ray C. Bliss Institute
The Robert A. and Jean C. Meyers Family Fund for the Ray C. Bliss Institute was established in 2006 by an initial gift of $145,000 from the estate of Robert A. Meyers.
The Robert A. and Jean C. Meyers Family Fund for the Ray C. Bliss Institute provides a lasting tribute to Robert A. and Jean C. Meyers who were so much a part of Akron. The Meyers were married for nearly 60 years. Out of this love grew three wonderful daughters, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers shared their love of travel with their children and grandchildren. They also emphasized the importance of higher education.
A successful entrepreneur, Robert A. Meyers was concerned about the ethical and fundamental practice of the country's political process. He recognized that the Ray C. Bliss Institute's concentrated focus on the "nuts and bolts" of politics would create better government officials at all levels of politics. The Robert A. and Jean C. Meyers Family Fund for the Ray C. Bliss Institute will be used to provide resources for the students and faculty with a keen interest in the practical application of politics.
Proceeds from The Robert A. and Jean C. Meyers Family Fund for the Ray C. Bliss Institute will be distributed at the discretion of the Director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute and the Meyers' daughter, Marilyn Buckey, and granddaughter, Jennifer Wick. In the event that Marilyn Buckey and/or Jennifer Wick are unable at any time to serve as advisors, the Meyers Family may elect to appoint replacement advisors.
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