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.
Search for a Named Scholarship
- Valmark Financial Group Scholarship in Financial Planning
- Van Buren, Dr. and Mrs. George Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Van Dine, Robert H. and Janice E. Scholarship
- Van Sickle, John C. Pathway to Education Scholarship
- Varian, Donald S. Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Arts
- Varian, Donald Storm Jr. Endowed Scholarship
- Varian, Mary Morrison Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music
- Varley, John O. Endowed Scholarship for Engineering
- Vasko, Jennifer Memorial Scholarship in Nursing
- Vazquez, Dr. Luis and Bonnie Memorial Scholarship
- Verderico, Mary C. Family Endowed Scholarship
- Verstraete, Joseph L. and Lois P. Engineering Scholarship
- Verstraete, Joseph L. Biomedical Engineering Award
- VEW Hearing Aid Program
- Victor, Anna M. Pfeifle and Henry P. Victor Memorial Scholarship
- Vis, Willem C. International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition
- Vodofsky, Jay L. 1978 Scholarship Fund
- Vogt, Bob Math Student Scholarship
- Voinovich, George V. Internship in Applied Politics
- Voke, Edward and Eleanor Family Scholarship
- Von Meerwall, Ernst Endowed Fund in Physics
- Vukovich, Dr. Diane and Dr. Thomas J. Endowed Scholarship in Education