Murphy Jr., Dr. William R. Endowed Scholarship
Dr. William R. Murphy Jr. graduated from The University of Akron in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Following a brief stint as a chemist at Firestone Rubber Company, he attended the George Washington University Medical School. After his residency and internship, he started his practice in internal medicine, sharing an office across the street from Akron City Hospital with his brother, Dr. John Murphy. The brothers retired in 1992, after more than 35 years of compassionate care for their patients. William R. Murphy Jr. passed away in July 2002 after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
The family of William R. Murphy Jr. established The Dr. William R. Murphy Jr. Endowed Scholarship in sincere appreciation for the impact he has had on their lives. The Dr. William R. Murphy Jr. Endowed Scholarship wishes to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences majoring in chemistry, with preference to those demonstrating a sincere interest in pursuing a medical degree upon completion of undergraduate studies. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for this scholarship. Grants will cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, all or in part. The Office of Student Financial Aid will select the scholarship recipients.