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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Office of Multicultural Development Social Justice Fund
The Office of Multicultural Development Social Justice Fund was established in 2021 by anonymous donors to support the office's work in providing wrap-around educational services to University of Akron students of color. The goal of this support is to position more students for success in their pursuit of college degrees and on into professional life.
The Office of Multicultural Development Social Justice Fund shall be managed by the Office of Multicultural Development at the direction of the Vice President for Inclusion and Equity and Chief Diversity Officer, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Multicultural Development. The vice president shall be given broad discretion to use these funds as they are needed most to support students served by this office. He or she is encouraged to be creative in using the funds as circumstances evolve and new opportunities arise over time. The goal is to help young people overcome barriers and position them for success in their studies and beyond.
Funds may be used to provide scholarships, applied to tuition, fees, books, technology, on campus housing, and meal expenses, or otherwise designated to alleviate financial barriers associated with attending college.
Funds may also be used for any purpose that advances the mission of the Office of Multicultural Development. Examples include but are not limited to hiring academic tutors, student or graduate assistants, providing mental health support services, developing programs to encourage middle and high school students to attend college, and fostering peer and professional mentorship relationships.
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