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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Stilley, Scott E. Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Scott E. Stilley Memorial Foundation Inc. was formed by Emerson Stilley Jr. and Marilyn Stilley, now deceased, to honor the memory and unfinished business of their son, Scott E. Stilley. Scott was their only child and the joy of their lives.
Scott graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in December of 1989. After attending Youngstown State University, Scott desired to work for several years to prepare for law school. However, Scott died in a tragic accident before he was able to realize his goal of attending law school.
Emerson and Marilyn wanted to continue Scott’s dream by helping others achieve their dream of a law degree so they created The Scott E. Stilley Scholarship Foundation Inc. to preserve the legacy of their son and provide a means by which others could benefit and achieve Scott’s goal of becoming a lawyer.
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