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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Franks, Dr. Paul C. Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Paul C Franks Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 by Tom Sperr, BS Geology 1976, in memory of Dr. Franks.
Dr. Paul C. Franks was an Associate Professor of Geology at The University of Akron. Dr. Franks received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The University of Kansas. He served as a Geologist with the U. S. Geological Survey and with the State Geological Survey of Kansas. He also served as Chairman of the Department of Geology at New York University.
Dr. Frank's mineralogy classes were amongst the most challenging for geology majors during his tenure. He had an ability to take complex subject matter and make it interesting and pertinent. He challenged his students to work at a higher level than they may have before. His sense of humor and personal attention were appreciated by all.
The Dr. Paul C. Franks Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. Sperr to support geology majors interested in the resource side of geology (minerals, oil, gas, etc.) and enrolled in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Akron. Preference will be given to students from Northeast Ohio who are attending field camp. Awards will be made by the Department of Geology in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid.
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