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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Kamenir, Dr. Irvin M. Endowed Scholarship for the College of Nursing
The Dr. Irvin M. Kamenir Endowed Scholarship for the College of Nursing was created in 2006. Dr. Kamenir graduated in 1988 from The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration, receiving an MBA. He also received degrees from Kent State University, The Ohio State University, and Columbia University. Dr. Kamenir practiced dentistry in the Akron area for most of his career, specializing in orthodontics. With this scholarship, Dr. Kamenir wishes to honor those in the nursing profession for their kind and caring spirit.
Recipients must be enrolled full time at The University of Akron’s College of Nursing. Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds with demonstrated financial need. Decisions will be made by the College of Nursing’s Scholarship Committee in conjunction with Student Financial Aid.