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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Karlson, Marjorie J. Memorial Scholarship
The Marjorie J. Karlson Memorial Scholarship was established by her family in her memory in 2000 and revised in 2023. Mrs. Karlson earned a B.S. in Physics from Thiel College. In the early 1950's, she performed programming on IBM computers in machine code. She also was a substitute teacher in the Orrville School System and taught in the Head Start program for eight years. After raising five children, Mrs. Karlson returned to school and completed additional course work in computer sciences and mathematics at The University of Akron.
Upon completion of her additional studies, Mrs. Karlson began working for The University of Akron. She had various responsibilities in the Math and Computer Science Department for over 15 years, including Computer Science Lab Manager and Instructor of Database Management. Mrs. Karlson had an outstanding commitment to the students. She frequently talked of work with family and friends. Her particular concern was that students receive every benefit and opportunity to succeed.
The Marjorie J. Karlson Memorial Scholarship will continue her goal of academic achievement and opportunity for students. The family recognizes the limitations and barriers that may prevent students from entering computer engineering and computer sciences fields and would like to encourage them with this scholarship. The Marjorie J. Karlson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is involved in the Women in Engineering program or the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), enrolled as a full-time student, and is majoring in computer science or computer engineering. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better and show interest, leadership, and commitment to their field. The Office of Student Financial Aid will select recipients.
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 “Marjorie Karlson Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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