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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Kenyon, Robert G. Endowed Scholarship
The Robert G. Kenyon Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by Mr. Robert G. Kenyon, Jr., alumnus of The University of Akron. Mr. Kenyon has a passion for the University, as well as for Boy Scouts of America, and he wanted to give back to his alma mater by supporting scouts seeking a college education.
Born and raised in Ashtabula County, Robert Kenyon earned a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry from The University of Akron in 1981. Prior to attending °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ, Mr. Kenyon completed an Associate Degree in Arts at Lakeland Community College in 1978. Mr. Kenyon spent his career working in the chemistry field and retired as Senior Research Chemist at Ricerca Incorporated in 2001.
His younger years were spent as a Boy Scout instilling a readiness in mind and body to do his duty, and he has been a Boy Scouts of America volunteer for 49 years. Mr. Kenyon earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1971, and is doing a good turn by supporting students at The University of Akron.
The Robert G. Kenyon Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded to full-time students at The University of Akron who demonstrate strong academic merit, possess a strong moral compass and exhibit a dedication to community service. Preference will be given to students who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; reside in one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Erie and Huron; and are pursuing a degree in Chemistry. The scholarship can be renewed each year until graduation, provided student recipients maintain good academic standing. Recipients will be determined by the University Scholarship Committee.
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 “Kenyon Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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