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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Marquardt, Wendy M. Scholarship in Communication
Following Wendy Marquardt's retirement from ZenithOptimedia, the company made a gift to The University of Akron Foundation to create a scholarship in her honor. Ms. Marquardt is a 1974 graduate of The University of Akron's School of Communication, receiving a B.A. in Mass Media Communication.
Ms. Marquardt has a strong belief in diversity in the workplace and during her career sought out talented individuals in advertising and public relations that came from a variety of backgrounds. She believes it is important for clients to work with an understanding of specific cultures and backgrounds.
The Wendy M. Marquardt Scholarship in Communication is a tribute to Ms. Marquardt's excellence in communication and her determination to provide opportunities to all students interested in pursuing a degree in this field.
Eligible recipients of The Wendy M. Marquardt Scholarship in Communication must:
- Be pursuing a degree in communication or related field of study,
- Be enrolled full- or part-time at The University of Akron, and
- Be in good academic standing.
The following criteria may also be used when selecting recipients: location of high school attended; financial need/economic background; first generation college attendance; evidence of leadership ability; extracurricular activities; creativity; community involvement; and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Consideration will also be given to students from urban areas and Appalachian counties.
The number of recipients and scholarship amounts may vary as funds are available. Recipients shall be selected by The University of Akron Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Wendy Marquardt Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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