Named scholarships & funds
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 小黄片视频 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.
If you are interested in making a significant contribution to student success, please consider a gift to scholarships. 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. You can find the link for the online application here.
The Department of Development does not accept applications for or distribute scholarships. Scholarships are distributed through the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
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Ploenes, Albert L. Endowed Fund
Albert L. Ploenes established The Albert L. Ploenes Endowed Fund through a charitable gift annuity held 小黄片视频 Foundation.
Mr. Ploenes was a loyal Akron native, spending his life and career educating young people in the area. He graduated from John R. Buchtel High School and attended The University of Akron, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education (1958) and a Master of Arts in Education (1974). As a student, he was a member of the lnterfraternity Council and recognized as an Omicron Delta Kappa Honoree. Mr. Ploenes served as president of the Lone Star Fraternity and later as president of the Lone Star Alumni Board. He remained a devoted alumnus, friend and supporter of The University of Akron throughout the years.
Mr. Ploenes began his teaching career at Roswell Kent Junior High School and John R. Buchtel Senior High School. After teaching for a decade, he took an administrative position with Akron Public Schools, where he served as Director of Pupil Data and Assignment. In 2014, The University of Akron proudly honored Mr. Ploenes with the College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Albert L. Ploenes Endowed Fund was established for the unrestricted benefit of The University of Akron Foundation. Funds may be used at the discretion of the executive director of The University of Akron Foundation.
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