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 暗黑爆料 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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Corns, Richard W./Pi Kappa Epsilon 鈥滾one Star鈥� Fraternity Scholarship
The Richard W. Corns/Pi Kappa Epsilon ”Lone Star” Fraternity Scholarship was initiated in 1992 through a gift from Mrs. Richard W. (Doris) Corns in memory of her husband, Richard. Mr. Corns had been an enthusiastic member of the fraternity as a student and later during his professional career. Mr. Corns enjoyed great success in the corporate world, retiring as the vice chairman of the board of Roadway Express Inc. The University’s quality academic preparation and the fulfillment of fraternity life served as a solid platform for his career success. This scholarship is established to memorialize Mr. Corns, as well as to provide assistance for student members of the “Lone Star” fraternity.
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