Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, The ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû 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.
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 ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû 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 ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû’s Office of Student Financial Aid.

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Gardner, Donfred H. and Margaret W. Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Donfred H. and Margaret W. Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 through the memorial contributions of friends and relatives of the late Dr. Donfred H. Gardner—who retired in 1962 as vice president and dean of administration emeritus following 38 years of distinguished service to the ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû as teacher, counselor, and administrator— and his wife Margaret who was equally devoted to the ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû. This scholarship fund is used by the ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû Scholarship Committee to help meet the financial needs of qualified and deserving undergraduate students. Memorial contributions to the Gardner Fund are welcomed.
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