The Kathryn Samuels Pontius Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship fund was established in memory of Kathryn “Sammy” Samuels, Class of 1935, by her loving family and friends. Katie was once described as being born to serve her family, friends, and mankind. She married Harry Pontius in 1937 and was the wonderful mother to six sons. Her family remembers her as always being happy and smiling continuously, regardless of the problems, difficulties, or situations that arose. She was very involved in civic activities, education, and her church. Once, when she was asked how she managed to meet all the demands placed on her, she said “Be like a duck, calm on the surface and paddling like mad underneath.” Katie accomplished a great deal in her 74 years. She graduated from the University of Akron in 1935 and received her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. She was a tennis and basketball champion in college and remained a sports enthusiast throughout her life. Her loving family once said that Kathryn ”made this world a better, more beautiful, friendly, and worthwhile place because of her life upon this earth.” This scholarship will always serve as a tribute to all that Kathryn Samuels Pontius accomplished and to the joy she brought to others.

The Linda M. Poppenhouse Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in October of 1978 in memory of Linda M. Poppenhouse, president elect of the Akron Business and Professional Women’s Club. Linda was dedicated to the advancement of women through her work with BPW, Women’s Network, Girl Scouts, and many other women’s organizations. The scholarship fund is used to assist women enrolled in graduate and professional disciplines. Recipients are selected by the University Scholarship Committee.

The G. A. Profita Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by friends and associates of G. A. Profita to provide assistance to an undergraduate student at The University of Akron who, after one year of college work, has demonstrated superior qualities of leadership and scholastic achievement and is in need of financial assistance. Selection is by the University Scholarship Committee.

Fellowship in the History of American Psychology
This endowment was established in the year 2000 by friends of the Archives of the History of American Psychology to benefit the Archives of the History of American Psychology.

The Janet B. Purnell and W. Howard Fort Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by The University of Akron Board of Trustees at the board’s meeting June 24, 1987, in recognition of the faithful and devoted service of board members Janet B. Purnell and W. Howard Fort. The scholarships will be awarded to talented undergraduate black students having a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average. The assistance may be renewed annually. Selection of the recipients will be made by a committee composed of representatives from the minority affairs office, financial aid office, and academic affairs.

The Janet B. Purnell Self Sufficiency Scholarship
The Janet B. Purnell Scholarship was established in 1988 by Zeta Theta Omega Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in honor of its distinguished member. Janet B. Purnell served as president of the University Board of Trustees in 1986-87 which concluded a nine-year term on the Board. The earnings of this endowed fund are utilized to provide scholarship assistance to a minority female, single parent, head of household receiving public assistance and residing in Summit County for one year. This assistance may include tuition, fees, books and/or child care expenses at The University of Akron Nursery Center. The selection will be based upon the completion of at least 12 credits in a degree granting program, a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher and enrollment with a minimum of six credits. The chapter's Scholarship Committee interviews candidates recommended by The University of Akron and determines the recipient.

The Quaker Oats Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships were established in 1972 in recognition of the great role Akron has played in the development of the cereal industry and the history of the Quaker Oats Company. The endowed Quaker Oats Foundation Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to worthy students attending The University of Akron with preference given to students majoring in the areas of science, nutrition, and family and consumer sciences.

Roger and Judy Read Project GRAD Scholarships
The Roger and Judy Read Project GRAD Scholarships are funded by Mr. and Mrs. Read through their dedication as alumni of Buchtel High School. In 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Read demonstrated their belief in and commitment to Project GRAD Akron by offering the Read Challenge Grant to motivate other alumni and friends of Buchtel High School to make scholarship awards available to graduating students who meet key Project GRAD Akron criteria.

Individuals eligible for the Roger and Judy Read Project GRAD Akron Scholarships must have graduated from Buchtel High School and be officially recommended by Project GRAD Akron to receive the scholarship awards. Scholarship awards shall be made in the amount and duration determined by Project GRAD Akron. If a student is unable to use the full scholarship award within a four consecutive year period, the funds then become available for another Buchtel High School Student recommended as a scholarship recipient by Project GRAD Akron.

The Reader’s Digest Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowment fund was established in 1973 by the Reader’s Digest Foundation to aid and award deserving, financially needy. Reader’s Digest Scholars are selected by the University Scholarship Committee.

The Charles Norris Rennie Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Charles Norris Rennie Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in tribute to Mr. Rennie’s commitment to The University of Akron and to Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Mr. Rennie graduated from the University in 1948 and was a member of the Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. During his life, he continued an involvement with the University and his fraternity. The Charles Norris Rennie Memorial Scholarship recipients will be active members of any local or national University of Akron Greek society (fraternity or sorority), that is pledged alcohol free, and in good standing with the University and their national headquarters. Additionally, the recipient(s) of the scholarship will be in good standing at the University and the local society, with a grade point average of 3.0, and is an example of moral rectitude as defined by his or her local chapter.

Recipients of The Charles Norris Rennie Memorial Scholarship Fund will be selected by The University of Akron Scholarship Committee from recommendations provided by the Senior Student Affairs Officer in coordination with the Office of Greek Affairs. Scholarships will be awarded by the Scholarship Committee each year as the funds become available at no less than $500 for each scholarship.

The Beatrice D. Rentschler Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment fund, established in 1983 under the will of Beatrice D. Rentschler, Class of 1909, provides tuition assistance for deserving undergraduates. Selection, based on financial need and academic qualification, is determined by the University Scholarship Committee.

The Robert and Hanna Rice Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1978 by Robert and Hanna Rice of Uniontown, Ohio, this endowed scholarship fund provides tuition assistance for deserving black undergraduate students. Recipients are selected by the University Scholarship Committee on the basis of need and academic record.

The Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was established by the Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation in 1987 to recognize deserving students from Summit County enrolled in a four year program. Selection of the recipients is determined by the University Scholarship Committee.

The Dr. Wilbur and Mary Robart Fund
This fund was established through a gift from the estate of Dr. Wilbur C. Robart. One half of the annual income from this endowed fund shall be used to provide scholarships to University of Akron students. Scholarships shall be awarded to students pursuing studies in the field of medicine. The scholarship recipients shall be selected by the University Scholarship Committee. The remaining one half of the fund’s annual income shall be used in whatever manner determined to be in the best interest of the University by the University’s board of trustees.

The William Eber Robinson Scholarship Fund
The William Eber Robinson Scholarship Fund is awarded from the Robinson Clay Product Company on the basis of scholarship and need. The Scholarship was named by the Robinson Clay Product Company to honor Mr. Robinson (1895-1962) on his retirement in 1962 as the company's President.

Four generations of Robinsons gave leadership to the clay industry in Ohio. In 1856 the Summit Pottery Works was founded by William Robinson and his three sons, Thomas, William, Jr., and Henry. In 1902 the company became the Robinson Clay Product Co. with Henry Robinson as its president until his death in 1906. His son, William Eber, became president in 1941. The company was one of the nation's largest manufacturers of vitrified sewer pipe and other clay products with plants throughout Ohio and in Pennsylvania. William Eber's son, Henry Robinson, (1929-1995) was a vice president and director from 1954 until the company was sold in 1969.

The Cletus G. and Clara E. Roetzel Scholarships
Earnings from this endowment, established by the late Cletus G. and Clara E. Roetzel of Akron, provide scholarships for worthy students and a matching amount for the general operating fund of the University.

The June Thomas Rogers International Student Fund
The June Thomas Rogers International Student Fund was established in 1995 for the purpose of 1) encouraging new international students to pursue degree studies at The University of Akron, and 2) rewarding continuing international students. All international students who make first time applications to The University of Akron for undergraduate degree studies and who demonstrate interest in the scholarship will be considered for the scholarships. However, preference will be given to students who demonstrate the following criteria: commitment to returning to the home country and using knowledge gained at UA for the development of the home country, the chosen field of study is underrepresented within international students, gender is underrepresented among UA international students, and student's potential for disseminating knowledge to a wide audience upon return to the home country.

International students already pursuing undergraduate degree studies at The University of Akron can apply for an outstanding international student scholarship. These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the students' work in building "bridges" between U.S. and international students on the UA campus, achievement of academic excellence, and need, as well as the criteria listed above for new international student scholarships.

The Bernard P. and Florence M. Rothermel Scholarship
The Bernard P. and Florence M. Rothermel Scholarship was established by their children in tribute to their parents' dedication to lifelong learning. It is the family's intention that this scholarship encourage students in their efforts to use education as a means to improve their lives. The scholarship is to be presented to University of Akron students at the University College level prior to their acceptance in a degree granting college. This scholarship will be awarded to students with a 2.8 grade point average or above.

The John G. and Helen M. Rowley Endowed Scholarship
The Rowley family has a proud and charitable history with the City of Akron and the University of Akron. The University is proud to recognize the Rowley family name with an Endowed Scholarship honoring in perpetuity the late John G. and Helen M. Rowley.

John G. Rowley was born in 1902 and was a 1924 graduate of The University of Akron’s College of Arts and Sciences. Mr. Rowley played on the men’s varsity basketball team and was a valued member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He also earned an LLB degree from Western Reserve University. Mr. Rowley was an honorable and successful Akron attorney for more than sixty-five years, primarily as a partner in his law firm, Rowley and Taylor.

Mr. Rowley was married to the former Helen Miller, a 1926 alumna of the College of Education at The University of Akron. She was a full time elementary teacher in the Akron Public Schools.

This Endowed Scholarship will be housed in the Honors College of The University of Akron. Worthy students must firmly demonstrate financial need to qualify for support. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Dean of the Honors College or his/her designee in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

The William A. Rowley Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was established in 1995 through a bequest by the late Mr. William A. Rowley. Named for Mr. Rowley this annual scholarship will provide qualified students with assistance for tuition, fees, and other related expenses. Worthy students must demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, leadership qualities, and financial need.

The Morris Sacks Scholarships
This scholarship, established in memory of Morris Sacks, provides income to be used annually for scholarships with a matching amount to be used for current operating expenses.

The Frank H. and Dorothy J. Schellin Memorial Scholarship Fund
This annual scholarship was established in 1990 by Mary Lou (Schellin) Linnen in loving memory of her parents, Frank H. and Dorothy J. Schellin, who lived and worked in Akron and who educated their only child at The University of Akron. They instilled in her a love of education and a respect for its value which she would like to pass on to another by awarding the Frank H. and Dorothy J. Schellin Memorial Scholarship yearly. The scholarship will be awarded to an academically talented student who is not eligible for typical financial aid packages other than loans. The selection will be made by the University Scholarship Committee.