Named scholarships
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, The University of Akron is pleased for the opportunity each year to assist talented, deserving students achieve their dreams, thanks to more than 1,300 named scholarships established through the kindness and generosity of thousands of UA alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations.
Scholarships truly are the best way to ensure that today’s students persist to graduation. Scholarships allow students to enroll full time and remain focused on their studies; they also reduce drop-out rates, decrease the stress of student loans, and shorten the road to graduation.
The need for scholarships grows each year, however, as students continue to face an increased financial burden in pursuit of a college degree. In fact, 94 percent of today’s baccalaureate students borrow to pay for college – versus just 45 percent in 1993. Across the country, the average college-related debt for borrowers in the class of 2016 was $37,172; for Ohio students, that figure was $30,239.
If you are interested in making a significant contribution to student success, please consider a gift to the MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND MOVING FORWARD scholarship campaign, which is the University's most important initiative. You may also establish a named scholarship at The University of Akron, which can be created to honor a living person, in memory of a loved one, or to contribute to the growth of an area of study.
To learn more, please contact the Department of Development at 330-972-7238.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
This is not the page to apply for scholarships.
Students who want to apply for scholarships should visit the scholarship page on the Financial Aid site.
The Department of Development does not accept applications for or distribute scholarships. Scholarships are distributed through the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
Search for a Named Scholarship
- Race to the Finish Line Scholarship Fund
- Rainey, Clarissa D., MD, and Clarence W. Rainey, MD, Scholarship
- Rainey, Drs. Clarissa D. and Clarence W. Endowed Scholarship
- Rakas, Professor Emeritus Albert S. Scholarship
- Raleigh, Edith H. Endowed Art Scholarship
- Ramey, John H. Scholarship Fund
- Rasmussen Jr., Harold Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
- Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics 125th Ohio General Assembly Legislative Service Commission Task Force on Civic Education
- Rea, CPA, Richard C. Scholarship Fund
- Read, Judith A. and Roger T. Scholarship Fund in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- Read, Judith A. Endowed Graduate Internship in the Arts and Sciences Career Planning Center
- Read, Judith A. Memorial Leadership Award
- Read, Roger and Judy Scholarship for Excellence in Education
- Read, Roger T. and Judith A. Endowed Scholarship in Business Administration
- Reader’s Digest Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Redinger, Catherine J. Scholarship
- Reeves, Gerald M. Scholarship
- Regency Construction Scholarship in Civil Engineering
- Regula, Ralph Internship in Applied Politics
- Reid, C. Alison Scholarship
- Reining, Conrad Copeland Memorial Fund
- Reiter, Rollin S. and Doris Redmond Unrestricted Fund
- Rennie, Charles Norris Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Renninger, Terry and Elizabeth Endowed Scholarship
- Rentschler, Beatrice D. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Rex, Frances L. Internship in Applied Politics
- Reymann, Charles and Salome Endowment
- Reymann, Charles and Salome Scholarship
- Reymann, Charles J. Scholar
- Reymann, Clement L. Scholarship for the Fisher Institute for Professional Selling
- Rhodes, Joan and James O. '50 Endowment for Women in Engineering Program
- Rice, Robert and Hanna Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Rich, Giles Sutherland Chair for Intellectual Property Law
- Richards, Dr. A. M. Richards ’48 and Nina Mamay ’49 Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering, Biology and Music
- Richards, Dr. Alvin M. Award
- Richardson, William S. Fellowship
- Rickel, Dr. Todd and Christin Scholarship
- Riede, David C. Award
- Riedinger, Mabel M. Scholarship Fund
- Rinaldi, Mary L. and Peter L. Endowment - Fellowship in Graduate Chemistry
- Ring, Michael and Anne Marie Scholarship for Veterans
- Ritchie, Charles E. and Mabel M. Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund
- Ritchie, Charles E. and Mabel M. Scholarship Fund for Baccalaureate Nursing Students
- River City Charities Scholarship Award
- Robart, Dr. Wilbur and Mary Fund
- Roberto, Anthony A. and Josephine T. Roberto, and Carmen V. Roberto, Esq. Fund
- Roberts, Dr. Robert W. Endowment for AIChE Students
- Roberts, Nancy Steinkerchner Law Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Roberts, Patrick S. and Nancy Steinkerchner Endowed Business Scholarship
- Robinson, Arthur L. Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
- Robinson, Roy E. and Geraldine M. Scholarship Fund
- Robinson, William Eber Scholarship Fund
- Roetzel, Cletus G. and Clara E. Scholarships
- Rogers Jr., Bruce W. Honors Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering
- Rogers, June Thomas International Student Fund
- Rogler, Dr. Charles C. Scholarship Fund
- Rohrer, Karl R. and Peggy A. Memorial Scholarship
- Root, Dr. Jane Ann Endowed Bridge Scholarship
- Root, William Endowed Award
- Rossi, Marion "Madeo" Athletic Scholarship
- Rotch, Charity Nursing and Health Professions Scholarship
- Rothermel, Bernard P. and Florence M. Scholarship
- Rothstein, Marian Memorial Scholarship
- Roush, Galen J. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Rowley, John G. and Helen M. Endowed Scholarship
- Rowley, William A. Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Ruebel, Dr. Marion A. Scholarship for Excellence
- Ruhlin Scholarship in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
- Ruhlin, William R. Ruhlin Endowed Fund in the Center for Economic Education
- Rupert, Dr. Pamela R. and Donald C. Endowed Scholarship in Music
- Rupert, Dr. Timothy J. Residence Life Scholarship
- Rupert, Timothy J. Endowed Scholarship Fund in Accounting
- Ruport, Scott H. and Linda S. Business Litigation Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Ryan-Ranson, Dr. Helen (Penny) and Dr. Nicholas Ranson Scholarship Fund