2024 Akron Scholarships

Akron residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Akron residents is $36,223.00, and 10.3% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Akron, OH more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

20.8% of Akron residents have a college degree or higher, while 35.1% have a high school degree but no more and 13.5% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 30.6% have at least some college education, 13.9% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 6.9% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Akron residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 12.0% of people living in Akron, OH are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 16.8% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Akron.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Akron, OH residents?

There are 701 scholarships totaling $2,256,295.00 available to Akron residents.

Are these scholarships available for Akron high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Akron can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Akron?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Akron can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor:
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Applicant must be an incoming first-year student. Selection based upon portfolio rating, GPA, and SAT Reasoning/ACT score.
Deadline:
Rolling
$15,000.00
Mortar Board National Foundation Fellowship
Sponsor:
Mortar Board National Foundation
Applicant must be a Mortarboard member or alumni.
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
Julia Kiene Fellowship in Electrical Energy
Sponsor:
Women's International Network of Utility Professionals
Applicant must be pursuing graduate work toward an advanced degree in the electrical industry. Selection is based upon academic aptitude, vocational promise, character, financial need, and willingness to continue a career in a field related to the utility industry and related fields.
Deadline:
May 1
$2,000.00
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ohio Board of Regents, Office of Financial Aid
Applicant must be an Ohio resident between the ages of 16 and 25 attending a participating Ohio college or university. Applicant must be the child of a veteran who served at least 90 days active duty during a period of war and must now be either disabled or deceased.
Deadline:
May 15
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Bowman Scholarship
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA.
Deadline:
February 15
$3,500.00
Creative Arts Award
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Selection is based upon academic and artistic performance.
Deadline:
October 31
$1,800.00
Elaine Schwebel Winick Scholarship
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Applicant must be the child of an employee of Schwebel Baking Co.
Deadline:
February 15
$2,500.00
Loretta M. Antl Scholarship
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Applicant must have minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Deadline:
February 15
$2,500.00
Mason Scholarship
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Applicant must have financial need and a good academic record. Ohio residents are preferred, Masonic affiliation not required.
Deadline:
February 15
$2,000.00
Romanian Scholarship
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and a general knowledge of Romanian history and literature.
Deadline:
February 15
$2,000.00
Scholarship for Excellence
Sponsor:
Kent State University
Applicant must be the valedictorian of an Ohio high school.
Deadline:
June 1
$1,500.00
The Franklin University Undergraduate Scholars Program
Sponsor:
Franklin University
Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in six credit hours. Selection is based upon on prior academic achievement and quality of essay.
Deadline:
March 1 (summer), July 1 (fall), November 1 (winter)
$2,500.00
Upperclass Dean's Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ohio University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA with at least 16 credit hours per quarter.
Deadline:
March 15
$2,000.00
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