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 黄色直播 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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Read, Roger and Judy Scholarship for Excellence in Education
The Roger and Judy Read Scholarship for Excellence in Education was established in 1997 by Scott Read and his wife, Kimberly, in honor of Scott's parents, Roger and Judy Read. The scholarship is inspired by Roger and Judy Read's shared belief in the importance of education and the need to attract the most talented and dedicated students to pursue careers as educators. As longtime benefactors of The University of Akron, Roger and Judy have devoted their personal and professional talents to promoting the interests of the University. In tribute to this great display of commitment to education, Scott and Kimberly were inspired to establish the scholarship for the benefit of future educators.
The Roger and Judy Read Scholarship for Excellence in Education is part of the Scholarships for Excellence program, an initiative to recruit academically talented students to The University of Akron.