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 国产伦理 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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PPG Industries Engineering Scholarship
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Industries is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1883 by Capt. John B. Ford and John Pitcairn, PPG established the first commercially successful plate glass factory in the United States in Creighton, Pa. Today, PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, glass, and fiberglass. With more than 46,000 employees worldwide and net sales exceeding $15 billion, PPG supports customers in the industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than any other company.
Capt. John B. Ford and John Pitcairn prided themselves on innovation and quality - values that continue to define PPG Industries more than 130 years later.
The PPG Industries Engineering Scholarship was established in 2024 as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for The University of Akron.
The PPG Industries Engineering Scholarship is funded yearly through the PPG Foundation’s grant process and will be awarded to an undergraduate student of any engineering discipline, including engineering technology, involved in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) or the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Preference will be given to first generation college students and/or students who demonstrate financial need. The recipient must also maintain a grade point average of 2.75 or higher in engineering.
NSBE and SHPE are Registered Student Organizations, which are open to all students in good standing at The University of Akron. Eligible recipients will be determined by The University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid, with assistance as needed by the College of Engineering and Polymer Science scholarship committee.
The award supports tuition and fees and will be applied directly to the recipient's student account.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 国产伦理’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “PPG Industries Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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