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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Gower II, Thomas L. Endowed Scholarship
Thomas L. Gower II established The Thomas L. Gower II Endowed Scholarship in October 2023. Tom is a proud alumnus of The University of Akron where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1970. He established this scholarship to aid students who otherwise would not be able to afford a college education; or without aid, would have to incur a large amount of debt to attend college. Tom hopes to assist Zips in their educational pursuits as they prepare for future opportunities and success.
The Thomas L. Gower II Endowed Scholarship was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
Eligible candidates for The Thomas L. Gower II Endowed Scholarship must:
- Be an incoming freshman student at The University of Akron,
- Maintain full-time status,
- Have demonstrated financial need,
- Have graduated high school with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, or
- Have received their GED.
Recipients shall be selected by The University of Akron Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid. This scholarship is renewable annually for three additional years after the initial year or until the recipient graduates, whichever is sooner, if the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 and remains a full-time student at the University. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and books.
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 “Thomas Gower Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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