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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Lam, Dr. Paul C. Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
The Paul C. Lam, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship in Engineering was established in 2009 by family, friends, and former students, following Dr. Lam's untimely death on May 24, 2009.
Dr. Lam was born in Nanking, China and made Akron his home for the past 34 years. Dr. Lam was a true scholar and valued all aspects of the educational enterprise, including: research, teaching, and service. His academic journey began at Purdue University where he received a B.S. in Engineering Science in 1969. He then attended The University of Illinois where he obtained a M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in 1970. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron in 1978.
For 29 years, Dr. Lam was incredibly devoted to his students and possessed a passion for the engineering profession. He served with distinction as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Diversity Programs, as well as being a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Lam was an advisor for ASME and participated in over 57 Ph.D. or Master's level committees. His areas of research and publications included: structural dynamics, rehabilitation and adaptive devices for cerebral palsy patients, finite element analysis of structures, fatigue and fracture evaluation of material behavior, minority engineering education, pre-college math, science and technology programs, and retention models of engineering education. Professional memberships included: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), and National Association of Minority Engineering Program Administrators (NAMEPA), the National Advancement Council of Minorities in Engineering (NACME), The Ohio Space Grant Consortium K-12 Education, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Tau, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Pi Sigma.
The Dr. Paul C. Lam Memorial Scholarship in Engineering will accept applications from University of Akron Engineering undergraduate students who have achieved the level of sophomore and above and are actively involved in any of the qualified student design teams and competitions. Applicants should have a 2.5 Grade Point Average or above and submit a one-page maximum essay on why they are deserving of this prestigious award, along with their completed application.
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