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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Timmerman Geotechnical Family Scholarship
The Timmerman Geotechnical Family Scholarship was created in 2011 to provide financial assistance to children of employees who plan to attend The University of Akron. Timmerman Geotechnical Group Inc. has supported the College of Engineering Committee for the Future of Civil Engineering (CFCE) since the mid-1990s.
Founded in 1989, Messmore/Timmerman Services Inc. was established to provide geotechnical engineering and material testing services.
Dr. David H. Timmerman, a retired professor in the College of Engineering and founder of Timmerman Geotechnical Group Inc., has been a longtime supporter of The University of Akron. The company provides co-ops for students in the College of Engineering and has hired many °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ graduates.
To be eligible, students must have a parent employed by Timmerman Geotechnical Group Inc., a minimum GPA of 3.0, and attend The University of Akron full time. Recipient(s) will be selected by a representative of Timmerman Geotechnical Group Inc. in collaboration with the Office of Student Financial Aid.