The Wilkinson Gudikunst Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1985 by John E. Wilkinson, devoted friend of the University, on the occasion of his retirement from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and in loving memory of his aunt, Anna R. Gudikunst. Income from the endowed corpus is used to provide tuition assistance for children of employees of the material management division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with first preference given to students entering the field of material management. Should there be no recipient determined by August 1 of each year, earnings are to be used to provide tuition assistance for children of other Goodyear employees.


The Thomas B. P. Williams Scholarship
The Thomas B. P. Williams Scholarship is funded by a generous bequest from Mr. Thomas B. P. Williams, who was born in Newlyn, England, at the turn of the century. He moved to Akron in 1921 where he worked at the Seiberling Rubber Co. before joining the postal service. Serving there until his retirement in 1970, Mr. Williams was instrumental in organizing the Postal Employees Credit Union and was also active in the American Association of Retired Persons. In 1980 Mr. Williams developed an avid interest in painting, which he pursued for many years. His paintings were well received at numerous showings. Mr. Williams enjoyed the company of many friends at Rockynol Apartments where he lived in his last years. Selection of award recipients is to be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid.


The Nancy Swartz Wilson '48 Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Nancy Swartz Wilson '48 Endowed Scholarship Fund supports a scholarship(s) for students at The University of Akron. The student shall have a 2.5 grade point average or above. The scholarship recipient(s) should exhibit strong moral character and a genuine interest in learning. The Nancy Swartz Wilson Scholarship(s) represent Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson's belief in the value of higher education and a commitment to The University of Akron.


The Ross E. and Helena M. Wilson Memorial Fund
Established by family and friends of late Akron community and business leader Ross E. Wilson, and his wife, Helena M. Wilson, this memorial fund is used by the University Scholarship Committee to aid worthy undergraduate students in need of financial assistance. Memorial contributions may be made to this fund.


The WITAN President’s Scholarship Program
The WITAN President's Scholarship Program was created in 1999 by the Board of WITAN, and Akron women's service organization, to honor past presidents. An annual award will be presented to a deserving non-traditional, senior woman at The University of Akron. To be eligible a student must have senior status, an outstanding academic record, and financial need. The University will recommend potential recipients to the WITAN Board, who will select a recipient.


The Endowed Scholarship Fund of the Women’s
Auxiliary Board of the Summit County Children’s Home Inc.
This 25th Anniversary Endowment Fund was established in September 1973 by the Women’s Auxiliary Board of the Summit County Children’s Home to provide scholarship awards to undergraduate or graduate students at The University of Akron under the care of the Board of Children’s Service. This scholarship fund was established to encourage these children to enroll at the University to pursue careers to benefit themselves and society. The recipients and scholarship amounts are determined by the University Scholarship Committee upon the recommendation of the Women’s Auxiliary Board. Contributions to the fund are accepted from interested donors.


The W. Richard Wright Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship fund was established in August 1981 by alumni, friends, and colleagues to honor W. Richard Wright, Class of 1937, who has served the University with distinction. Endowed earnings are to be used annually in support of a deserving undergraduate as determined by the University Scholarship Committee. Contributions to the endowment are welcome.

The Andrew Yurkowsky Educational Trust Fund
Through his estate, Mr. Andrew Yurkowsky ’41 established The Andrew Yurkowsky Educational Trust Fund to thank the many individuals who assisted him throughout his life and to confirm his high belief in higher education and Christian values. A native of Akron, Mr. Yurkowsky was a photographer and WWII veteran who attended two Eastern Orthodox Churches in the Akron Area. The Andrew Yurkowsky Educational Trust Fund will award three scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at The University of Akron who demonstrate: (1) financial need; (2) residency in Ohio (preferably Summit or Cuyahoga counties); (3) intention to remain in Ohio after graduation; and (4) background in Eastern tradition and rituals of Christianity.

Applicants may be parishioners of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Akron, Ohio; Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Cleveland, Ohio; or other qualified person(s) applying to The University of Akron.

The Patricia B. and Willis S. Zeigler Jr. Honors Scholarship
In the interest of building a greater University of Akron, Patricia and Willis Zeigler Jr. established an endowed fund in support of the University. Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler are long-standing members of the University family. Mr. Zeigler is a retired executive of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and taught in the College of Business Administration. Mrs. Zeigler has held leadership roles in numerous community organizations, including President of the Women’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler believe that like other important American universities, Akron must have adequate endowment funds to continue its commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The fund shall be used to foster academic excellence through The Patricia B. and Willis S. Zeigler Jr. Honors Scholarship.

Recipients of The Patricia B. and Willis S. Zeigler Jr. Honors Scholarship must be full-time students enrolled in the Honors Program from any college, and are to be selected solely on the basis of academic accomplishments. The standards for selection have been purposefully set high. It is required that a recipient will have a score of at least 30 on the ACT or 1300 on the SAT and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each semester. The scholarship may be awarded to incoming freshmen or returning undergraduates and is renewable each year of undergraduate studies, as long as the required academic standards are met. Recipients will be considered without regard to race, color, or creed. Financial need is not a consideration in determining eligibility for this scholarship. The Honors Program in collaboration with the Office of Student Financial Aid will select recipients and introduce them to Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler. The Honors Program will monitor and review recipients to be certain they meet the required standards for scholarship renewal.