General institutional scholarships range from $1,500 to $6,000 and are based on high school academic records and standardized test scores. These scholarships are awarded to new freshmen admitted by March 1 meeting the minimum criteria. They are renewable for a maximum of eight consecutive, full-time (12 credit hour) semesters.

Scholarship details

Requirements

In a unique partnership, the Akron Public Schools and The University of Akron will offer a scholarship opportunity to qualified APS seniors that promises for some a tuition-free college degree.

Students enrolled in Akron Public Schools who apply for admission to The University of Akron are automatically considered for the scholarship.

The university will provide the district with the names of those who meet the academic requirements for the scholarship. The district will verify thatthe students who meet the requirements have attended APS for four consecutive years. Learn more about the scholarship.

SUCCESS scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 are awarded to students participating in the SUCCESS Scholars program. New freshmen admitted by March 1 meeting the academic criteria are invited to participate in this program designed to ensure students remain in good academic standing and obtain a degree from UA.

Scholarship requirements

Questions regarding the SUCCESS Scholarship Program can be directed to SUCCESS@uakron.edu.

The University of Akron offers to qualified non-Ohio residents scholarship awards that are applied to the out-of-state tuition charges. Akron Advantage scholarships are in addition to any other scholarships you receive.

Akron Advantage Blue Award

The Akron Advantage Blue Award is an annual $5,900 scholarship.

In addition to being a non-resident of Ohio and a first-time, full-time freshman at the University, students from one of the 49 states outside of Ohio and all United States territories must meet one of the following criteria:

• High school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (based on sixth semester transcript)
• ACT composite score minimum of 21 or SAT combined score (critical reading and math) minimum of 1000
• Dependent of a UA alumnus/alumna

Akron Advantage Gold Award

The Akron Advantage Gold Award is an annual $9,000 scholarship.

In addition to being a non-resident of Ohio and a first-time, full-time freshman or transfer student at the University, students from one of the 49 states outside of Ohio and all United States territories must meet two of the following criteria:

• High school GPA minimum of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (based on sixth semester transcript)
• Top 10 percent of high school class
• ACT composite score minimum of 27 or SAT combined score (critical reading and math) minimum of 1,200 (math and reading)
• Transfer GPA minimum of 3.25

Students who meet the Gold Award criteria are ineligible to also receive the Blue Award.

Additional Information

In addition to the above eligibility criteria for the Blue and Gold Awards, students must meet the following to remain eligible to receive the awards: 

• Out-of-state residency status (as stated above, a student from one of the 49 states outside of Ohio and all U.S. territories) 
• Full-time status (at least 12 credit hours per semester - Fall and Spring) 
• Remain in good academic standing 
• Renewable up to four academic years

You do not have to submit a scholarship application to apply for these scholarships, but you do need to apply to the Honors College. We will use the information from your Honors admission application to determine your eligibility for Honors Scholarships.

Honors Scholarships range from $500 to full tuition and fees. Every student admitted to UA who applies for admission to the Honors College prior to the honors deadline is considered for an Honors Scholarship Award. First consideration is given to those applicants meeting the following criteria. The Honors Scholarship is in addition to other general scholarships awarded at The University of Akron.

Learn more about Honors Scholarships at The University of Akron.

Submit the New Freshman Scholarship Application by May 1.

Endowed scholarships are funded by external donors and are awarded to students who meet criteria established by the donors. These criteria may include demonstrated history of leadership, community service, financial need and/or other personal factors.

You do not have to submit a scholarship application to apply for these scholarships, but you do need to submit a copy of your National Merit Finalist Certificate to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Students who are selected as National Merit Finalists will receive a $6,000 Scholarship of Excellence. Finalists who apply and are admitted to the Honors College will receive an Honors Scholarship award from the Honors College of at least $3,000.

You might have to submit a scholarship application to apply for these scholarships. Each scholarship is different, so review the instructions to find out how to apply.

Some colleges and academic departments have scholarship programs.

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program scholarships are offered by the Choose Ohio First program
• Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business Administration
• Mary Schiller Myers School of Art
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• School of Nursing
• Wayne College

You might have to submit a scholarship application to apply for these scholarships. Each scholarship is different, so review the instructions to find out how to apply.

Scholarships are also available from

• Office of Accessibility
• Alumni Association
• Military Services Center (for veterans)
• ROTC

External scholarships are offered through

• Americorp
• Educational Training Voucher

These external, free sites can help you find more scholarships. Remember to report all outside aid to the Office of Student Accounts.

• CollegeNET
• CollegeScholarships.org
• Fast-Aid
• FastWeb!
• FinAid!
• Scholarship Search - College Board Online