Partners in Excellence-Transfer Scholarships range from $2,000 to $2,500, divided evenly over two semesters. Mid-year transfers would receive only the spring half of the award, if funds are available. Students transferring to The University of Akron with at least 24 semester hours of undergraduate credit earned after graduating from high school must apply and submit final transcripts by the deadlines listed below to be considered for scholarships. They are renewable for a maximum of six consecutive, full-time (12 credit hour) semesters.

The University of Akron offers to qualified non-Ohio residents scholarship awards that are applied to the out-of-state tuition charges.

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 have a 3.25 cumulative transfer GPA and 24 semester credit hours.

Additional Information

In addition to the above eligibility criteria for the Gold Award, 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 six semesters

To apply, students should submit proof of active membership to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships of $1,000 are available to qualifying transfer students who are active members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. 

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 Transfer Student 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 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