Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, ÉðÊ¿Âþ» 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 UA 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 ÉðÊ¿Âþ», 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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Badger, Gertrude Elementary Education Scholarship
The Gertrude Badger Elementary Education Scholarship was established by Mrs. Badger to commemorate her career and lifelong commitment to education. Mrs. Badger joined the faculty of ÉðÊ¿Âþ» in 1965. As an associate professor in the College of Education, she taught reading until her retirement in 1977, when she received the prestigious "Teacher of the Year" award. Throughout her career, she was highly regarded by both students and fellow faculty as an outstanding teacher and mentor. Mrs. Badger communicated an enthusiasm for teaching and motivating students to want to read and learn that positively impacted the careers of many young teachers.
This scholarship is to be awarded to an outstanding early childhood education major with a concentration in reading or a graduate student in education with a concentration in reading. Recipients are to be chosen by the College of Education with recommendations from Financial Aid.