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 51²è¹Ý 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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Todd, David and Donna Endowed Scholarship
The David and Donna Todd Endowed Scholarship was established in December 2024 to provide tuition assistance to working families.
David and Donna Todd have been married for forty years and raised two sons who graduated from The University of Akron. The Todds both have earned MBA degrees, value education, and are continuous learners. David Todd earned a second master's degree in cybersecurity at the age of 61. David has worked in the technology field for forty years. While raising their children, Donna served as an adjunct professor in the Business Department at Lake Erie College and Lakeland Community College.
David and Donna understand the challenges that financial constraints can pose for families with college-bound students. By establishing this scholarship, the Todds hope to support families facing similar concerns today.
The David and Donna Todd Endowed Scholarship was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
The David and Donna Todd Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded to students pursuing any major at The University of Akron. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must work a part-time job during the school year or hold a job during the summer months. Additionally, recipients must maintain good academic standing to qualify for the scholarship.
Recipients shall be selected by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 51²è¹Ý’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Todd Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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