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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Hattie Larlham Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The Hattie Larlham Foundation Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by The Hattie Larlham Foundation to honor Hattie Larlham. Hattie Larlham was a nurse who contributed to children and the nursing profession through her care and assistance to children and young adults with disabilities. The award will be made yearly to a student in the College of Nursing. Qualified recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 and be a full-time junior- or senior-level student in the College of Nursing. Selection of the student will be based on need and merit. The student should exhibit the qualities of compassion, creativity, and strong leadership. The recipient will be chosen by a representative from the Hattie Larlham Foundation and a representative from the College of Nursing Scholarship Committee.
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