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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Liu, Xiaomei and Zheng Qi Endowed Science Scholarship
The Xiaomei Liu and Zheng Qi Endowed Science Scholarship was established in September 2024 as part of The University of Akron’s We Rise Together Campaign. Xiaomei and Zheng both attended The University of Akron as international students, where they earned their master’s degrees in physics in 1993. Afterward, they pursued master’s degrees in electrical engineering at The Ohio State University. Both Xiaomei and Zheng went on to pursue engineering careers in Silicon Valley. The couple believes in the importance of higher education and wants to enable students to fulfill their dreams and give back to their communities.
The Xiaomei Liu and Zheng Qi Endowed Science Scholarship shall be awarded to students with a major or minor in any science field at The University of Akron Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences with preference given to students studying physics. Eligible candidates must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and show financial need. If a qualified physics or science student cannot be identified, this scholarship may be awarded to any undergraduate or graduate student within the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients shall be selected by the University of Akron Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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 “Xiaomei Liu and Zheng Qi Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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