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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Stein, Dorothy Hassenflue Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997, The Dorothy Hassenflue Stein Endowed Scholarship Fund provides full academic assistance for the most meritorious undergraduate students attending The University of Akron. The scholarship honors the memory of Mrs. Stein's parents, Dr. John William Hassenflue (1874-1956) and Myrtle Elma Prange (1878-1946), as well as Mrs. Stein's love for the endurance of family, the pursuit of knowledge, and the future of young people.
A native of Akron, Mrs. Stein received a master's degree in 1929 from The University of Akron and was active in Phi Kappa Delta. Mrs. Stein taught at her alma mater, West High School, where she served as advisor for the high school yearbook and was active in many community organizations, including the Akron Woman's City Club, Phi Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, and the Akron Masons.
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