Hilkert, Rebecca J. Endowed Scholarship in Economics and Political Science
The Rebecca J. Hilkert Endowed Scholarship in Economics and Political Science was established in 1998 by Ms. Rebecca J. Hilkert. Ms. Hilkert received her B.A. (’75) in political science and M.A. (’77) in economics at The University of Akron and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honorary Society. Ms. Hilkert is the president of The Marketing Performance Group Inc., a consulting firm in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings from The Rebecca J. Hilkert Endowed Scholarship in Economics and Political Science provide annual support to economics and political science majors who are: (1) employed during their student years, (2) intend to pursue careers in business, and (3) demonstrate financial need and scholastic ability. Recipients will be selected by the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in coordination with The University of Akron Scholarship Committee. Student recipients are required to incorporate course work in leadership, public speaking, and quantitative analysis of social science data into their curriculum.