The Marini String Quartet Residency Program
The Marini String Quartet Residency Program established an undergraduate string quartet residency program at The University of Akron. It provides scholarships for four dedicated and talented musicians who can serve as musical models for other undergraduate majors. It establishes a quality core of undergraduate string majors for the string program at the undergraduate level while representing the University at its finest at both on and off campus performances. Students interested in the program must audition in person at The University of Akron. Students accepted for audition are screened through the requirement of submitting a preliminary performance tape. They need to meet all general University admissions requirements and entrance requirements for the School of Music. The students accepted participate in the Marini String Quartet Residency Program for a period of four years, provided they continue to meet both academic and performance standards set by the University and the School of Music.

The Alexander and Lillian Medoff Memorial Piano Performance Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Donna and Emory Geller, alumni of The University of Akron, in loving memory of her parents, this scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving piano major or a prospective piano major. Recipients are selected for demonstrated excellence in performance and potential as both a soloist and an accompanist. To be eligible, a student must be a full time music major the semester the award begins; be an outstanding young pianist with significant potential for development; express interest in, and show ability for, developing into a well rounded pianist; be admissible to The University of Akron or be in good academic and applied study standing. Members of the piano faculty will annually select a recipient for this award and submit the name of the individual to the director of the School of Music for approval.

The Charles E. and V. Maxine Moore Endowed Scholarship in Music
The Charles E. and V. Maxine Moore Endowed Scholarship in Music was established through a bequest from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Moore was a 1935 graduate of The University Akron, who played the piano and had taught music. Mr. Moore worked as an engineer for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. A scholarship has also been established in the College of Engineering in his name. According to the terms of the Moore’s will, this Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the School of Music who is entering his/her junior or senior year of study and may be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, all or in part. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen with a strong academic record and demonstrated financial need. Recipients will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee of The University of Akron.

The Dr. Linda L. Moore Endowed Scholarship Fund in Fine and Applied Arts
The Dr. Linda L. Moore Endowed Scholarship Fund in Fine and Applied Arts was created in 1998 through a gift from Judy and Roger Read in honor of Dr. Moore's accomplishments as Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts from 1992 to 1998. Earnings from this endowed fund will be used to provide financial assistance to students majoring in one of the programs within the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Initially, awards will be given annually to a student in the fine arts programs and a student in the applied arts programs. As funds build additional scholarships are to be created until a scholarship is given in each school within the College. At that time, the amount of the annual awards will be increased as additional funds become available. Recipients of the scholarship will be selected annually by the Dean of the College in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Stanley L. and Eloise M. Morgan Endowed Percussion Scholarship
The Stanley L. and Eloise M. Morgan Endowed Percussion Scholarship was created in honor of the Morgans by their daughter, Susan Morgan Martin, and grandson, Ronald H. Martin, Jr. The earnings from this endowed fund will be used to provide a full-tuition scholarship (half tuition to an out-of-state student) to an outstanding freshman proficient on the mallet percussion, snare drum and timpani entering The University of Akron as a percussion major. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA from an accredited high school and have obtained a 22 on the ACT and must enroll in the BM or BME degree program. The scholarship is renewable, providing the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA each semester. As a recipient of the scholarship award, the student is required to work two hours per week in the School of Music. Recipients are selected upon recommendation from the School of Music's percussion faculty in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid.

The P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship in the College of Fine and Applied Arts for a Special Education Student
The P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship in the College of Fine and Applied Arts for a Special Education Student was created in 1996 by P. Buckley Moss and the Moss Portfolio through sales of the Moss painting of Buchtel Hall. The scholarship is awarded annually to a special education student enrolled in a program within the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Students applying for this scholarship are requested to submit an essay, a maximum of five typed pages, describing how they will benefit from this award. It may be renewed annually by submitting another request and essay.

The Elizabeth Clemmer Motz Endowment in Nutrition/Dietetics
The Elizabeth Clemmer Motz Endowment in Nutrition/Dietetics was established for the purpose of providing funds to enhance the College of Fine and Applied Arts program, which prepares students for the profession, which applies the science of food and nutrition to health. Earnings from the endowment will be available to the Nutrition/Dietetics Program without restriction and with approval of the Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

The School of Music Alumni Scholarship
The School of Music Alumni Scholarship was created by dedicated members of the alumni board of The University of Akron School of Music to help recruit the best and brightest music students to The University of Akron. The School of Music Alumni Scholarship will assist a deserving incoming freshman that plans to major in music at The University of Akron. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be recommended by a member of the School of Music faculty, and perform in a major ensemble at The University of Akron. The recipient will be selected annually by the Director of the School of Music in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The scholarship will be awarded annually at the spring showcase in the School of Music.

The Mary and Louis S. Myers Endowed Scholarship in Art
The Mary and Louis S. Myers Endowed Scholarship in Art was established in 1986. The earnings from this endowed fund are used to provide scholarship assistance for a deserving student majoring in painting or sculpture. Recipients will be determined by a faculty committee in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art.

The Mary S. and Louis S. Myers Endowed Dance Scholarship
The Mary S. and Louis S. Myers Endowed Dance Scholarship was created in 1995 through the Mary S. and Louis S. Myers Foundation. The earnings from this endowed fund will be used to provide scholarship assistance to a deserving dance major with priority given to a male student enrolled in the School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration.

The Mary and Louis S. Myers Endowed Scholarship in Music
The Mary and Louis S. Myers Endowed Scholarship in Music was created in 1989. The earnings from this endowed fund are to be used to provide scholarship assistance for a deserving student in the School of Music. Recipients will be selected by a faculty committee in the School of Music.

The Russell Mytenka Endowed Memorial Violin Scholarship
The Russell Mytenka Endowed Memorial Violin Scholarship was established in 1996 to honor the memory of the late Russell Mytenka, a lifelong Akron resident, once a soldier, and always a patriot, who loved music and particularly the violin. The endowed fund will provide an annual scholarship for a worthy violin student in the School of Music, to be chosen on their merit by the school scholarship committee. The scholar-recipients are requested to pronounce Mr. Mytenka's favorite saying "No guts, no glory" upon receiving the award.

The Ohio Music Teachers Association Award, Summit County Section
The Ohio Music Teachers Association Award was begun in 1980. The award is designed for outstanding students within the College of Fine and Applied Arts majoring in music with keyboard specialization. Selection for this award is made by a committee of keyboard faculty.

The Mae C. O’Neil Endowed Scholarship Foundation
This endowed fund, established in 1987 with provisions from the estate of Mae C. O’Neil, esteemed faculty member, provides scholarship assistance for graduate or undergraduate students majoring in family and consumer sciences. Recipients are determined by a faculty committee with a preference for a high grade point average and financial need.

The Ruth B. and Irving J. Olson Art Student Reward Fund
The Ruth B. and Irving J. Olson Art Student Reward Fund was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance for students in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art who are studying graphic design or digital imaging and are working to pay for their University of Akron tuition. Students are required to write a letter of application to receive an award that will be presented at the end of the academic semester upon successful completion of the semester’s work and legal verification of the money earned during the semester. The reward will equal 25 percent (25%) of the student’s gross earnings during the preceding semester. Students may reapply for this award. Recipients will be selected by a committee of faculty members in the Myers School of Art. The Olson’s will be provided information on the selected recipients.

The Marc C. Ozanich Choreographic Award
The Marc C. Ozanich Choreographic Award provides financial assistance for a sophomore or junior dance major. The Award was created by Mr. Ozanich, Professor of Dance at The University of Akron since 1973. The recipient must have a 2.5 grade point average and will have exhibited talent in choreography. Recipients will be selected by the faculty of the Dance Department and their chair or coordinator within the School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

The Elinor and Yale Palchick Endowed Scholarship in Music
The Elinor and Yale Palchick Endowed Scholarship in Music was created by Dr. and Mrs. Palchick to provide financial assistance for a student in the School of Music. Dr. Palchick practiced dentistry in Akron for many years, and he and Mrs. Palchick have been very supportive of arts’ organizations in both Cleveland and Akron. The scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior in the School of Music with a 3.00 cumulative average, based on the recommendation of the Director of the School in coordination with the Office of Financial Assistance.

The Elinor and Yale Palchick Student Loan Fund for the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dr. Yale Palchick, a prominent retired Akron dentist, and his wife, Elinor, have been very active in the arts community for many years. In addition to supporting the arts organizations, they have a commitment to assist students who will continue to enrich the cultural community in the coming years. The Palchicks serve on the College of Fine and Applied Arts Advancement Council, providing guidance and support for the programs within the College. In 1995, they donated funds to create The Elinor and Yale Palchick Student Loan Fund to provide emergency funds for Fine and Applied Arts students in need of short-term temporary financial assistance related to their academic endeavors. The new emergency student loan fund will be disbursed through the Office of Financial Aid and repaid through the Installment Payment Plan office in Accounts Receivable.

The Phillip A. Palumbo Endowment for Musical Arts
The Phillip A. Palumbo Endowment for Musical Arts was created in 1998 in recognition of the musician’s lengthy career and his interest in assisting young musicians. The earnings from this endowed fund will be used to provide scholarship assistance to a deserving music major with preference given to a jazz major upon recommendation from the School of Music’s jazz faculty.

The Eleanor Heintz Paul Endowed Scholarship in Art
The Eleanor Heintz Paul Endowed Scholarship in Art was created in 2006, through the generosity of Eleanor H. Paul, a 1931 graduate of The University of Akron. The Eleanor Heintz Paul Endowed Scholarship in Art will be awarded to a student majoring in art. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Pixley Scholarships
Awards from the Frank Pixley Memorial Fund are made to students of outstanding ability and promise in the fields of literature, music, and speech.

The April Posey Memorial Scholarship in Art
The April Posey Memorial Scholarship in Art honors the memory of the promising young artist who died on May 24, 1999 following a brief illness. April excelled academically receiving many of the top scholarships and graduated Magna Cum Laude on May 15, 1999. In addition to being an outstanding student, April taught metalsmithing at the Massillon Museum of Art and was a teacher's assistant in Akron's undergraduate metals classes for three years. The scholarship will be awarded to a student with a strong academic background in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art. Students seeking funds from the scholarship will be required to submit a statement about their artistic work as it relates to the following guidelines. Preference will be given to women majoring in metals, who share April's interest in women's issues or political issues. If a qualified candidate cannot be identified the scholarship shall rollover to the next year. Recipients will be selected by the School of Art Scholarship Committee. Mr. Bleuenstein wishes to be involved in the selection process.

The Presser Scholarship
The Presser Scholarship is an annual award to an outstanding music major, at or after the end of the student’s junior year and presented publicly. The student will be known as the Presser Scholar during senior year. The director of the School of Music will make the selection. The selection will be guided solely by the consideration of merit. The student’s course of study must not be confined to music but must include at least to the extent of one third, other academic subjects. The scholarship award will be for one year only.

The Clarissa D. Rainey, M.D., and Clarence W. Rainey, M.D., Scholarship
The Clarissa D. Rainey, M.D., and Clarence W. Rainey, M.D., Scholarship was established in 1987 by Dr. Mary C. Rainey in honor of her parents. Dr. Rainey initiated this fund to reflect her parents’ strong belief in the value of higher education and family life. The earnings from this endowed fund are used to provide scholarship assistance for deserving graduate or undergraduate students majoring in family and consumer sciences. Recipients will be determined by a faculty committee with a preference for students with a high grade point average and a history of community service work.

The John H. Ramey Scholarship Fund
The John H. Ramey Award in Social Work was established by the Alpha Alpha Alpha organization. The recipients will be chosen from Alpha Alpha Alpha members. The recipients must be majors in social work and have at least a 3.00 grade point average. Students are eligible to receive the award in either their junior or senior year.

The Dr. A. M. Richards '48 and Nina Mamay Richards '49 Endowed Scholarship Fund in Civil Engineering, Biology and Music
These funds were established in 1996 by a gift from Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Richards. Dr. Richards was a member of the Civil Engineering faculty from 1949 to 1983. At its seventy-fifth anniversary in 1990, the College of Engineering chose him as best teacher in the history of the College. Dr. Richards also served as a structural design consultant and designed more than 300 buildings. Nina Mamay Richards earned a bachelor's degree in Biology (1949) and was a bacteriologist for the City of Akron until 1954. She taught microbiology at Cuyahoga Falls High School (1973-1983) and received a master's degree in Education in 1980. Their children, Martin '77 and Karen '76, received degrees from the School of Music. Martin earned his master's degree in Music in 1980. The scholarships are to be awarded annually and are renewable for one year upon review. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate civil engineering students in upper college, must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30 or higher, and be U.S. citizens. The scholarships will be awarded upon basis of scholarship, character and need, and shall be administered by the scholarship committee of the Civil Engineering Department, Department of Biology and School of Music. The funds shall pay full tuition costs plus ten percent additionally for textbooks and incidentals.

The Barbara A. Schraer Endowed Scholarship in the School of Music
Barbara A. Schaer is a 1973 graduate of The University of Akron’s College of Fine and Applied Arts. As a student, she was active in the University band and played the flute. Ms. Schraer grew up in Kansas and Ohio, spending her high school years in Orrville. She is the daughter of a physician and a homemaker, both of whom placed great value on higher education. Through her gift, Ms. Schraer wishes to give back to the community and to the University, helping students with financial need achieve their academic and career goals.

The Barbara A. Schaer Endowed Scholarship in the School of Music will be awarded to students in the School of Music with at least sophomore standing and with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to music students studying the flute. Recipients will be selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Carl Dunkle and Margaret Allen Sheppard Memorial Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Carl Dunkle Sheppard and Margaret Allen Sheppard, this endowed fund provides scholarship assistance to worthy students. Preference is given to undergraduate students in print journalism in the School of Communication.

The Larry D. Snider/Caroline J. Pardee Endowed Fund for Percussion
The Larry D. Snider/Caroline J. Pardee Endowed Fund is established in the memory of University benefactor Miss Caroline J. Pardee to honor Dr. Larry D. Snider, founder of The University of Akron Steel Drum Band. Dr. Snider’s thoughtful nurturing of Caroline Pardee enriched her life for many years, and Caroline’s love of the Steel Drum Band gave her great pleasure. She was the first benefactor of the Band and its students and was a regular contributor throughout her life.

Income from the Fund is restricted to support for the Steel Drum Band Program of The University of Akron’s School of Music as determined by the faculty director of the Steel Drum Band. If there is no Steel Drum Band program or faculty director thereof, the income may be used for other percussion studies as determined by the faculty member in charge of percussion studies. Funds may be used for any purpose deemed appropriate by Dr. Snider or his successor(s) including student and faculty travel, equipment and music, compositions, guest artists, scholarships, and recruitment. The corpus of the fund is to be protected as an endowment and only earnings spent as recommended by The University of Akron Foundation.

The University of Akron’s School of Music and College of Fine and Applied Arts will make it known that the fund welcomes additional gifts.

The Elizabeth Meyers Stair Scholarship
The Elizabeth Meyers Stair Scholarship was established through memorial gifts from family and friends of the long-time Akron resident, University of Akron Honorary Alumna (1980), community volunteer, and former president of The University of Akron Women’s Committee (1978-80). The Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student to the University who has a strong volunteer background and a minimum 3.00 grade point average. The recipient will be selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The James Stroud Classical Guitar Endowed Scholarship
The James Stroud Classical Guitar Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 by James Stroud and UBS to encourage the highest quality musicianship and instrumental accomplishment among classical guitar students. The purpose was to also enable participation in special professional activities and opportunities, such as workshops or competitions overseas; giving major-city recital debuts, recording and releasing professional quality CD’s; or to help finance the purchase of concert-quality instruments.

The James Stroud Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to existing students whose enrollment status is active at the time of the scholarship competition. Enrolled students should have a declared, or anticipated major in classical guitar.

The Jean Hower Taber Scholarship
Jean Taber established her scholarship in support of students in the Doctorate of Audiology program. In her dealings with the Speech and Hearing Clinic, she found the students to be bright and personable and dedicated to their chosen profession. For that reason, she has established her scholarship.

The James Tannenbaum Memorial Scholarship
The James Tannenbaum Memorial Scholarship is an endowed fund created in 2005 with a generous gift by Dr. Michele Mills, honoring the memory of her late husband and teacher. James Tannenbaum (1944 – 2002), was a member of the distinguished Cleveland Institute of Music conservatory piano faculty for over thirty years. He was a renowned pianist and dedicated teacher whose performances, master classes, and adjudication at competitions contributed to the musical life of universities and communities in northeast Ohio and surrounding states, as well as numerous locations throughout the country. Devoted to high standards of pianism, readings of works faithful to an urtext score, as well as beauty and expression, Mr. Tannenbaum performed imaginative new recital programs annually throughout his life.

He appeared as a soloist in concertos with numerous orchestras throughout the region, and was a stalwart on the Cleveland Institute of Music distinguished Wednesday Night Concert Series. He appeared in collaboration with some of the finest musicians in the country such as Eleanor Steber, Helen Vanni, Paul Sperry, Maurice Sharp and Franklin Cohen. In 1991, the Ohio House of Representatives recognized his contributions with a special proclamation celebrating 25 years of extraordinary music making in Ohio.

As a student, he was a soloist with the Michigan State singers and was among the finest young pianists invited to participate in the first two years of the Blossom Chamber Music Festival. Although he studied piano with a number of distinguished teachers, he was quick to credit Victor Babin, himself a student of renowned pedagogue Artur Schnabel, as his primary mentor and influence. Mr. Tannenbaum’s own studies at CIM were strongly supported by honors and awards in the form of scholarships due to high performance in both scholastics as well as pianism. He was the recipient of the prestigious Beryl Rubinstein Memorial Scholarship, first prizes won at various competitions including the Battle Creek International Competition, Michigan State University Concerto Competition, the Cleveland Institute of Music Piano Solo Competition, and the Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition.

Mr. Tannenbaum considered the music of the composer Mozart to be the most challenging and revealing in both the technical and expressive skills of any performer, thus the music of this composer is especially appropriate in memory of his own devotion to that repertoire both as a performer and teacher.

The James Tannenbaum Memorial Scholarship will be distributed to a full-time student majoring in music, with preference given to piano performance or accompanying, in the School of Music. The Scholarship may also be awarded to a student of another instrument or voice when a stronger candidate is enrolled in one of those areas. It is preferable the scholarship serve as a supplement to an honors scholarship of a junior or senior-level undergraduate or graduate teaching assistantship of a second-year graduate student. The student must sustain a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 and have contributed to the School of Music in both solo and ensemble performances. Demonstration of citizenship and leadership skills is to be considered.

The scholarship recipient will be selected by faculty member, Michele Mills. Upon Dr. Mills’ separation from The University of Akron or upon death, the scholarship recipient is to be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the School of Music with consultation from the Office of Student Financial Aid. This committee will ideally consist of three members including the coordinator of the piano area, coordinator of the piano accompanying area, the director of the School and/or a distinguished member of the musical community outside of the school as determined by the school director. If a judge from outside the School is participating, an honorarium of no more than $200 may be offered from the scholarship fund.

Selection of the award recipient will be based on a competition of performances of a complete work of Mozart: all three movements or a sonata or all three movements of a concerto accompanied by piano, or a single work such as a set of variations or a fantasia, or two operatic arias or a group of three art songs accompanied by piano. All musical entries MUST BE MEMORIZED with awards going to soloists (not their accompanists). Preparation appropriate to Mozart’s style together with musicality and expression should be considered in addition to the above criteria in the case of a competition. If no applicants meet the above requirements, the scholarship will not be awarded unless otherwise directed by Michele Mills.

The Anne Pleasants Tebow Memorial Scholarship Fund
Funds provided in 1980 from the estate of Dorothy Tebow of Cincinnati endowed this memorial scholarship fund in memory of Dorothy Tebow’s mother, Anne Pleasants Tebow, Class of 1889. Income from this fund provides tuition assistance annually for a deserving and promising student of music.

The University of Akron Nutrition and Dietetic Programs Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
The University of Akron Nutrition and Dietetic Programs Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship was created in 2004 to recognize the importance and need for qualified Dietitians in the health care communities throughout Ohio and the nation. An annual award of $500 or more will be presented to a deserving student(s) who is majoring in Dietetics in either the Coordinated or Didactic Program at The University of Akron.

To be eligible, a student must have a minimum of junior or senior status at The University of Akron during the semester in which the award will be paid; pursue a declared major in Dietetics; demonstrate outstanding academic performance as evidenced by his or her academic transcript with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; show professional promise through a track record of involvement in professional work or community activities related to the field of Dietetics; and demonstrate leadership and teamwork. Based on the aforementioned criteria, The University of Akron Nutrition/Dietetic Programs Advisory Board will select a recipient.

The University of Akron Nutrition/Dietetic Programs Advisory Board Scholarship will be promoted in all literature concerning awards, and in presentations to prospective students. The University of Akron Nutrition/Dietetic Programs Advisory Board will present the award, and The University of Akron will publicize each award with mention of the Dietetic/Nutrition programs.

The William C. Waldman Scholarship in Art
The William C. Waldman Scholarship was established in 1988 to benefit talented students in the School of Art. This annual award will be given to a junior or senior student majoring in art. The selection will be made by the School of Art Scholarship Committee.

The William A. Walzer Endowed Scholarship in Music
The William A. Walzer Endowed Scholarship in Music was created by Mrs. Mildred C. Walzer in memory of her husband to provide financial assistance for a student in the School of Music. Mr. Walzer enjoyed music throughout his lifetime. The scholarship is to be awarded to a promising student in the School of Music, based on the recommendation of the Director of the School in coordination with the Office of Financial Assistance.

Kristen Leigh Whims Endowed Scholarship
The Kristen Leigh Whims Endowed Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 as a tribute to the memory of Kristen, who was a graduate of The University of Akron School of Art. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in graphic arts who has demonstrated talent in the design area, has junior or senior standing, and is recommended by the Director of the School of Art and/or the head of the graphic arts program. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whims wish to be involved in the selection process. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year.

The Rachel M. White Endowed Scholarship Fund for Children
The Rachel M. White Endowed Scholarship Fund for Children was established in December 2001 through contributions by family and friends of Rachel M. White. Rachel was an individual who positively affected everyone she met through her spirit of grace and kindness. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife and her family remained her priority throughout a successful thirty year career with General Motors. She guided her three children to adulthood, instilling in them an appreciation for education, community, and for helping others. She was a friend and helpmate to Joseph White, Jr. her husband for thirty-five years.

This fund shall be used to assist a student pursuing a degree in Social Work or Elementary Education. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and participate in at least one community service organization. The scholarship is eligible for renewal until graduation. Preference will be given to students who plan a career in service to the needs of minority children. The family believes these criteria will best honor the legacy of Rachel M. White.

The Nellie Whittaker Endowed Scholarship in Music
The Nellie Whittaker Endowed Scholarship in Music was created to honor the memory of a beloved music teacher. An accomplished pianist, Miss Whittaker instilled her love of music in countless students over the course of an esteemed teaching career. The Nellie Whittaker Endowed Scholarship in Music will assist a deserving undergraduate music major or graduate music student at The University of Akron, with preference given to piano majors. The recipient will be selected annually by the Director of the School of Music in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Aid based on financial need.

The Ruth I. Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 1979 by John E. Wilkinson of Akron, a loyal friend of the University, in loving memory of his mother, this endowed fund provides tuition assistance for deserving undergraduate students with financial need who are majoring in either voice, piano, organ, or any combination. Selection of recipients is determined by the University Scholarship Committee and the head of the School of Music.

Wallace T. Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Wallace T. Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund, within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, was established in 1991 by family, friends and colleagues following Dean Williams untimely death. The endowment will benefit a young minority male majoring in one of the college’s departments. The worthy recipients can be chosen on a need basis.

The David and Mary Kathryn Rose Williamson Endowed Scholarship in the School of Music
The David and Mary Kathryn Rose Williamson Endowed Scholarship in the School was Music was established in their memory by their son and daughter-in-law, David and Brenda Perrott Williamson.

The Williamsons were lifelong Akron residents. Mary Kathryn Rose Williamson graduated from West High School and studied engineering at The University of Akron. David Williamson graduated from North High School and worked at Goodyear Aerospace. However, his passion was music; he played the violin, the saxophone and clarinet. He played for the Akron Symphony, the Canton Symphony, the Denny Thompson Orchestra, the Harold Nelson Band and the Akron String Quartet. He also taught violin and played in many university orchestras. Mary Kathryn was his constant companion at all of his musical venues.

The David and Mary Kathryn Rose Williamson Endowed Scholarship in the School of Music will be awarded to a violin student. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, and will be selected by the School of Music in conjunction with Student Financial Aid.

The Virginia E. Wilson Fellowship
The Wilson Fellowship is for the benefit of students in the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program within The University of Akron’s School of Communicative Disorders. This fellowship, subject to continued satisfactory performance, is a two year grant for the second and third years of enrollment in the Au.D. program.

The Robert L. Wise Endowed Scholarship in the College of Fine and Applied Arts
and the College of Education
The Robert L. Wise Endowed Scholarship in the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the College of Education was established by Robert L. Wise in 2007. Mr. Wise grew up in Akron and is a 1951 graduate of The University of Akron’s College of Fine and Applied Arts and the College of Education. He taught art for 33 years in elementary and secondary schools in the Akron Public School system. His last 16 years of teaching were at East High School. Mr. Wise also taught at night at The University of Akron during summer sessions. After retirement he taught for almost ten years at the International Institute.

In addition to a great appreciation for art, Mr. Wise has a passion for music and endowed a tuba chair with the Akron Symphony Orchestra in the names of Robert L. Wise and Flora M. Bump. Ms. Bump was his teacher and friend.

With his scholarship, Mr. Wise wishes to help students achieve their academic and career goals in the fields of art, music and education. The recipient will be a non-traditional student with financial need enrolled full-time in the College of Fine and Applied Arts or the College of Education. Recipients must have at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship shall be awarded each year to no more than two students. Every other year the recipient will be a School of Music student. Otherwise, the recipient will be an art student and/or a student in the College of Education. Decisions will be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Darrel and Jean Witters Music Scholarship Fund
The Darrel and Jean Witters Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 with contributions by alumni and friends of The University of Akron and with proceeds from the 1975-1976 Akron Sesquicentennial and United States Bicentennial Concert Series. This scholarship fund is in memory of Darrel Witters, associate professor of music from 1941 to 1972, conductor of the University Band and the Akron Municipal Band, and his wife, Jean, a 1966 University of Akron alumna. Mr. Witters died in 1973 and Mrs. Witters in 2004. The Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance for worthy and talented students enrolled in the School of Music. The recipient will be selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Women's Committee of The University of Akron International College Ambassador Scholarship
The Women's Committee of The University of Akron International College Ambassador Scholarship was established in 1990 when the Committee began to provide annual assistance to a student who participates in an international study program at any accredited institution abroad for one semester. The recipient of this scholarship is required to become The University of Akron Ambassador the year after returning. He or she agrees to make formal presentations in the community about his/her studies and travel experience. The recipient of this scholarship will receive $1,000 to be used toward the study/travel program. Selection is based on completion of an application available from the Office of International Programs, which is reviewed by the Director of International Programs or a designee and the International Programs Committee of the Women's Committee.

The Women's Committee of The University of Akron Scholarship Fund
In the interest of providing financial assistance for deserving students, the Women’s Committee of The University of Akron established an endowed scholarship fund in 1983 in honor of its founders, Ruth Dugan, Nina Gottwald, and Glenna Snow, and in honor of Kathleen Montgomery Auburn and Nola Miller Guzzetta. Earnings are used annually to assist deserving students in one of the following areas: School of Family and Consumer Sciences, the School of Music and/or the School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration. Selection of recipients is determined by the directors of the respective schools in consultation with the Women's Committee Scholarship Chair.

The Anna Tall Zoltai and Alex J. Zoltai Fund
The Anna Tall Zoltai and Alex J. Zoltai Fund was established with a bequest from Mr. Zoltai, who owned the Pongratz Music Store in Akron for 25 years. The purpose of the fund is to provide funding to assist bowed string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass) students in their musical studies. It may be used for items, including but not limited to, funds for replacement or repair of string instruments, funds for the purchase of sheet music, and funds for the purchase of equipment related to string instrument study. Financial need will be considered in any funding requests. Requests for funding will be approved by the Director of the School of Music in coordination with the Office of the Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts.