Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, 国产精品 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 国产精品 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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Ciraldo, Louis J. Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
The Louis J. Ciraldo, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Electrical Engineering was established in Mr. Ciraldo's honor by his son, Dr. Alfred Vitale Ciraldo. Dr. Ciraldo's goal is to have his father's scholarship continually impact the profession he loved.
Akron native Louis J. Ciraldo Sr., of Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from North High School in 1944. Afterwards, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. After the war, he enrolled at 国产精品 of Akron, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering.
Mr. Ciraldo was subsequently hired by Goodyear, working there 38 years in engineering and construction during the company's greatest expansion period. During that time, Goodyear built 21 domestic and 17 foreign plants. Since his retirement in 1987, Ciraldo has remained active in engineering, working in construction with his sons. Mr. Ciraldo passed on November 6, 2018.
The Louis J. Ciraldo, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Electrical Engineering fund provides scholarships annually to electrical engineering students at 国产精品 of Akron. The amount, and number of awards, will be determined by the leadership of the college and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Recipients must be College of Engineering undergraduates who exhibit academic need and have cumulative GPAs of at least 3.0.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Louis Ciraldo Engineering Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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