Dr. Todd and Christin Rickel Scholarship

The Dr. Todd and Christin Rickel Scholarship was established in 2015 (and revised in 2016) through generous gifts from the Rickel family. The scholarship will assist University of Akron students in the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) and Wayne College who are in need of last dollars to complete their associate or bachelor’s degrees.

Candidates for The Dr. Todd and Christin Rickel Scholarship must be full- or part-time students enrolled in CAST or Wayne College with financial need and a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher. Preference will be given to non-traditional, first-generation students. Funds can be distributed for any term, including the summer. Scholarship committees in CAST and Wayne College, in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Aid, will review applicants and select recipients.

The Dr. Todd and Christin Rickel Scholarship is funded through contributions from the Rickel family. Award amounts and distribution may vary depending on fund availability. Scholarship committees in CAST and Wayne College, in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Aid, will determine award amounts and award dates.

Complete one of the following applications to apply for this scholarship:

• New Freshman Undergraduate Student
  A high school or adult student who has never attended college
• Transfer Undergraduate Student
  A student attending another college or university and planning to transfer to UA
• Continuing Undergraduate Student
  A student who has attended The University of Akron and has not attended another college or university

Or visit UA's Office of Student Financial Aid page for more information on how to apply for a scholarship.