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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MacDonald, Levi A. Memorial Fund in Civil Engineering
The Levi A. MacDonald Memorial Fund in Civil Engineering was established in 1994 in the will of Levi A. MacDonald in appreciation for his education at The University of Akron. Levi came to the University from his home in Massachusetts. He was an active participant in campus life, graduating in 1926. His education and the friends he made while attending the University served him well for a lifetime.
The scholarship is to be awarded to a sophomore student majoring in civil engineering at The University of Akron and is renewable until the undergraduate degree is completed. Selection of award is based on financial need and academic achievement, with primary consideration given to students participating in the Honors Program. Scholarship recipients must continue pursuing a degree in the civil engineering department and maintain a GPA of 3.20.
The award is above and beyond the honor scholarship award, or any other scholarship, up to the full expense of tuition, books, and fees. Selection to be made by the Department of Civil Engineering, and the funds administered by the Office of Financial Aid.