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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Summit County Safety Council Scholarship
The Summit County Safety Council Scholarship was created in 2003. This award will be provided annually to a student in the Community and Technical College who is pursuing a degree in an environmental/safety related field including but not limited to Emergency Management, Fire Prevention/Protection, or Security/Investigation. Additionally the student must be a junior or senior at the time of the award with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Three candidates shall be recommended to the Safety Council by The University of Akron Community and Technical College faculty in conjunction with Financial Aid. The recipient will be selected after all candidates are interviewed by the Summit County Safety Council Board.
The Summit County Safety Council was established in 1949. The mission of the Council is to promote safety and prevent accidents in the workplace. Members are business professionals in the Summit County area.
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