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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Keyes Family Endowed Scholarship
The Keyes Family Endowed Scholarship was established in May 2011 to honor Hank and Judi Keyes of Doylestown, Ohio, for their hard work and sacrifices, which enabled their three daughters to pursue their educational endeavors.
The scholarship is intended for graduates of Chippewa High School in Doylestown, Ohio, (where the Keyes girls went to school) who are pursuing their education at The University of Akron. Preference is given to a student with a wide varity of interests and experiences. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 to be considered and may apply for renewal of the award provided the minimum GPA is maintained. The Office of Student Financial Aid will review and provide the top applications to Kristy Keyes for review and suggested selection.
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