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.
Search for a Named Scholarship
Gill Family Diversity Scholarship
The Gill Family Diversity Scholarship was established in 1994 by Kristine M. and Richard A. Gill to recognize the importance of culturally diverse nurses in our society. The description was revised in 2024.
This scholarship will provide financial assistance to deserving undergraduates enrolled in the School of Nursing. Special consideration should be given to students who have demonstrated experience in, or commitment to, working with historically underserved or underprivileged populations. Qualified recipients must have a GPA of 2.75 or better and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable based on continuing qualification. Recipients will be selected by a committee comprised of School of Nursing faculty.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Gill Diversity Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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