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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Sheffer, Daniel and Therese Engineering Scholarship Fund
The Daniel and Therese Sheffer Engineering Scholarship Fund (formerly The Daniel and Therese Sheffer Fund for University College) was revised in April 2014 by Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Sheffer. The Sheffer Fund recognizes the Sheffer’s commitment to education and the desire to assist students entering The University of Akron College of Engineering.
Dr. Sheffer served as department chair of Biomedical Engineering, associate professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biology, and director of Biostereometrics Laboratory for IBER. Mrs. Sheffer has served as a nurse and administrator at Akron General Hospital and at Massillon Doctors Hospital, as well as the infection preventionist for Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center.
The Sheffer Fund seeks to assist a student studying biomedical engineering. Preference will be given to women and/or students with financial need.
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