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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Hayes, Michael T. Barberton High School Cybersecurity Scholarship
The Michael T. Hayes Barberton High School Cybersecurity Scholarship was established in April 2020 by Michael T. Hayes. Michael created this scholarship because of his background in technology and his recognition of the career potential within this industry for students. This scholarship will support an incoming freshman from Barberton High School who will pursue their degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) with a focus in Cybersecurity at The University of Akron.
The Michael T. Hayes Barberton High School Cybersecurity Scholarship is to be awarded to undergraduate freshmen students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus in Cybersecurity at The University of Akron. Students must be in good academic standing and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. The recipient will receive a total of $1,500 for the academic year, which will be distributed in installments of $750 per semester (fall and spring). The Network Systems teacher at Barberton High School will identify and review candidates with Michael T. Hayes. The Network Systems teacher will then select a candidate, after which notification will be sent to the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Akron.
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