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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Reymann, Charles J. Endowed Fund
The Charles J. Reymann Endowed Fund was established at The University of Akron in 1979 by the Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation in loving memory of Charles J. Reymann, a community and business leader in Akron and a devoted family man. 
Originally created to support an outstanding special education major, the fund was revised in 2024 to support students in the Office of Accessibility who are pursuing a degree while facing a disability, challenge, or limitation. Furthermore, the fund will transition to an endowed status.
The Charles J. Reymann Endowed Fund is dedicated to supporting students at The University of Akron who are pursuing degrees with assistance from the Office of Accessibility. Priority will be given to students encountering intellectual or mental challenges. Funds may be used for any purpose that will help students stay enrolled and persist to graduation, including tuition, assistive technology, or special accommodations. In the event no student is facing intellectual or mental challenges, support may be extended to help students with physical challenges. The director of the Office of Accessibility (or a similar role) will select recipients and make the final determination of how funds will be used. The Reymann Foundation or its representative will be notified by the director of the Office of Accessibility as to how and when funds are awarded. Funds used for purposes other than qualified educational expenses are reportable and may be taxable to the recipient.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this fund, please visit °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Charles Reymann Fund” in the text box. Thank you!
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