Scholarships

• Only undergraduate students who are beginning their studies at The University of Akron in the fall are eligible.
• If a student is awarded a scholarship, he or she must attend The University of Akron during both the fall and the spring semesters to receive the entire amount awarded. The scholarship will be equally distributed for the fall and the spring semesters. Please note: The scholarship is not a full scholarship. Students who attend only one semester will receive half the award.

• an underrepresented major, gender, country, and
• the student's ability to share knowledge with a wide audience.

• explain why they want to study at The University of Akron, and
• demonstrate a commitment to returning home and applying the knowledge gained at UA to further advance their home country.

The Office of International Programs must receive all scholarship applications between Jan. 1 and April 1 to be considered for the following academic year.

Applications for the scholarship are included with the application packet or may also be downloaded here:

• Scholarship Application for International Understanding Award-Undergraduates
• Scholarship Application for New Undergraduate International Students-Undergraduates
  

Fill in all parts of the application. Please type or write neatly. Any part omitted may be cause for disqualification. If you have any questions or need clarification, send a message to International@uakron.edu or call 330-972-6949.