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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Mitchell, Edith Delaney Endowed Scholarship
The Edith Delaney Mitchell Endowed Scholarship was established in 1975 by Zeta Theta Omega Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in honor of the first black graduate from Teacher's College of The University of Akron, class of 1933. The scholarship was revised in 1987, 1995, and in July 2024.
Zeta Theta Omega, the alumnae chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, annually awards a scholarship to University of Akron students in their sophomore, junior or first semester senior year at The University of Akron. The candidate shall exhibit high ethical standards, have financial need, and hold a grade point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for consideration.
The chapter's scholarship committee will choose recipients based on recommendations either provided by The University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid or by the chapter's scholarship committee. The latter recommendations must have their scholarship criteria verified by the Office of Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 小黄片视频’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Edith Delaney Mitchell Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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