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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Riesbeck, Robert and Lynda Scholarship for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
The Robert and Lynda Riesbeck Scholarship for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences was established in 2021 in recognition of ÉðÊ¿Âþ»'s Sesquicentennial Anniversary. Bob, '87, and Lynda, '87, met at UA and are proud graduates. Both believe in the importance of higher education and are committed to enabling students to focus on their careers and encourage them to give back to their communities.
The Robert and Lynda Riesbeck Scholarship for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences shall be awarded to a deserving in-state, full or part-time University of Akron student pursuing a degree within the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher and may be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. First consideration will be given to students with a deceased parent or who have been in the foster care system. Recipients shall be selected by ÉðÊ¿Âþ» Scholarship Committee.
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