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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Laco, Jr., Anthony J. Endowed Scholarship for The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy
The Anthony J. Laco, Jr. Endowed Scholarship for The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy was created in 2021 in memory of Anthony J. Laco, Jr. It was established by his daughter, Margaret M- Laco Semancik, a University of Akron alumna, and her husband, Dr. William J. Semancik, also a °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ alumnus.
Mr. Laco placed a tremendous value on higher education, putting himself through night school while raising five children. He encouraged and supported all of his children in their efforts to achieve a college education. A successful certified public accountant in the Cleveland area, Mr. Laco built a distinguished career, first spending many years in public accounting before becoming a partner in his own accounting firm. He also held a variety of executive financial positions throughout his career.
Following his retirement, Mr. Laco continued sharing his knowledge and skills in accounting. He volunteered to do bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, and many other tasks at his local parish. Also, he continued to do income taxes for family and friends until he was 88 years of age.
Distributions from The Anthony J. Laco, Jr. Endowed Scholarship for The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy shall be used to support students pursuing accounting degrees at The University of Akron. First consideration shall be given to students going into their senior year. Recipient selection shall be made by the Daverio School of Accountancy.
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