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.
Search for a Named Scholarship
Demming, Perry T. Scholarship for Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta
Established in 1986 by Perry T. Demming with a gift of real estate valued in excess of $23,000, The Perry T. Demming Scholarship for Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta provides financial assistance to qualified and deserving University of Akron students who are members of the Ohio Epsilon chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The initial criteria shall govern this scholarship fund for an unspecified period of time or until the donor designates another income beneficiary at The University of Akron. The scholarship award shall be allocated by the scholarship committee of the Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta and shall cover all or part of tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
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