Ayer, Frederic E. Scholarship for Excellence
Frederic E. Ayer, a civil engineering professor at the University of Cincinnati, came to The University of Akron as the first dean of the College of Engineering in 1914. One of his first tasks was to establish a cooperative education program which was required of all students until 1970 when it became optional. It remains today as one of the finest engineering co-op programs in the country. Dean Ayer retired from the deanship in 1946 but continued to teach until 1949. It was in 1949 that a building was constructed to house the entire College. In fitting tribute to the founding dean of the College, the building was named Ayer Hall.
The Frederic E. Ayer Scholarship in Engineering is to be awarded to an entering freshman who intends to pursue a degree in engineering, and will cover tuition, fees and living expenses as may be necessary. The recipient shall be from the top 10% of his or her high school class, demonstrate qualities of leadership and show promise of becoming a model citizen.
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