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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- Race to the Finish Line Scholarship Fund
- Rainey, Drs. Clarissa D. and Clarence W. Endowed Scholarship
- Rakas, Professor Emeritus Albert S. Scholarship
- Raleigh, Edith H. Endowed Art Scholarship
- Ramey, John H. Scholarship Fund
- Rancer, Andrew Endowed Scholarship in Communication
- Rasmussen Jr., Harold Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
- Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics 125th Ohio General Assembly Legislative Service Commission Task Force on Civic Education
- Rea, CPA, Richard C. Scholarship Fund
- Read, Judith A. and Roger T. Scholarship Fund in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- Read, Judith A. Career Center Endowment in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- Read, Judith A. Memorial Leadership Award
- Read, Roger and Judy Scholarship for Excellence in Education
- Read, Roger T. and Judith A. Endowed Scholarship in Business Administration
- Read, Sally D. Student Success Award
- Reader’s Digest Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Redinger, Catherine J. Scholarship
- Reeves, Gerald M. Scholarship
- Regency Construction Scholarship in Civil Engineering
- Regula, Ralph Internship in Applied Politics
- Reid, C. Alison Endowed Scholarship in Education
- Reinherr, Charles M. and Eleanor M. Endowed Scholarship in The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy
- Reining, Conrad Copeland Memorial Fund
- Reiter, Rollin S. and Doris Redmond Unrestricted Fund
- Reneker, Darrell H. Ph.D., Endowed Award in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
- Rennie, Charles Norris Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Renninger, Terry and Elizabeth Endowed Scholarship
- Rentschler, Beatrice D. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Respiratory Care Fund
- Respiratory Care Scholarship
- Rex, Frances L. Internship in Applied Politics
- Reymann, Charles and Salome Endowed Scholarship
- Reymann, Charles J. Endowed Fund
- Reymann, Clement L. Scholarship for the Fisher Institute for Professional Selling
- Reymann, Stephen C. Men's Soccer Endowment
- Rhodes, Joan and James O. '50 Endowment for Women in Engineering Program
- Rice, Robert and Hanna Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Rich, Giles Sutherland Chair for Intellectual Property Law
- Richards, Dr. A. M. Richards ’48 and Nina Mamay ’49 Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering, Biology and Music
- Richards, Dr. Alvin M. Award
- Richardson, William S. Fellowship
- Rickel, Dr. Todd and Christin Scholarship
- Riede, David C. Award
- Riedinger, Mabel M. Scholarship Fund
- Riesbeck, Robert and Lynda Scholarship for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- Riesbeck, Robert and Lynda Scholarship for the College of Business
- Rinaldi, Mary L. & Peter L. Endowment
- Ring, Michael and Anne Marie Scholarship for Veterans
- Ritchie, Charles E. and Mabel M. Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund
- Ritchie, Charles E. and Mabel M. Scholarship Fund for Baccalaureate Nursing Students
- Robart, Dr. Wilbur and Mary Fund
- Roberto, Anthony A. and Josephine T. Roberto, and Carmen V. Roberto, Esq. Fund
- Roberts, Dr. Robert W. Endowment for AIChE Students
- Roberts, Margaret Ann Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education
- Roberts, Nancy Steinkerchner Law Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Roberts, Patrick S. and Nancy Steinkerchner Endowed Business Scholarship
- Robinson, Arthur L. Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
- Robinson, Roy E. and Geraldine M. Scholarship Fund
- Robinson, William Eber Scholarship Fund
- Roetzel and Andress, LPA Endowed Scholarship
- Roetzel, Cletus G. and Clara E. Scholarships
- Rogers Jr., Bruce W. Honors Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering
- Rogers, June Thomas International Student Fund
- Rogler, Dr. Charles C. Scholarship Fund
- Rohr, Alexander J. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Rohrer, Karl R. and Peggy A. Memorial Scholarship
- Roo Angels Fund for ZipAssist
- Root, Dr. Jane Ann Endowed Bridge Scholarship
- Root, William Endowed Award
- Rossi, Marion "Madeo" Athletic Scholarship
- Rossi, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Scholarship in Business
- Rotch, Charity Nursing and Health Professions Scholarship
- Rothermel, Bernard P. and Florence M. Scholarship
- Rothstein, Marian Memorial Scholarship
- Roush, Galen J. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Rowley, John G. and Helen M. Endowed Scholarship
- Rowley, William A. Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Ruebel, Dr. Marion A. Scholarship for Excellence
- Ruhlin Scholarship in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
- Ruhlin, William R. Ruhlin Endowed Fund in the Center for Economic Education
- Rupert, Dr. Pamela R. and Donald C. Endowed Scholarship in Music
- Rupert, Dr. Timothy J. Residence Life Scholarship
- Rupert, Timothy J. Endowed Scholarship Fund in Accounting
- Ruport, Scott H. and Linda S. Business Litigation Scholarship Endowment Fund