The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumni Association established the Legacy Scholarship program in 2001 through its governing body, the National Alumni Board of Directors. The Legacy Scholarship assists as many full-time undergraduate students as possible - with limited funds - who are the children, grandchildren or under legal guardianship of a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumnus/a.
The scholarship symbolizes the University’s commitment to community and student support and recognizes the importance of providing funds to retain students and assist them towards earning a college degree.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this competitive scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Parent, grandparent or guardian must be a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumnus/a
- Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate for the following year
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and community activities, including community service
The 2025-2026 application
Incoming student application
Returning student application
Due Monday, February 10, 2025
Did you know?
- The Legacy Scholarship is funded in part by UA-branded Ohio license plates. (UA plates cost an additional $35. Of that, $25 goes directly to the Legacy Scholarship Fund.)
- Since its creation, the Legacy Scholarship has been awarded to over 235 students, totaling over $235,000 in scholarship dollars.
Scholarship Information and Selection Process
The total number of scholarships and award amounts given per year will be based upon available funds from the endowment, and may be renewable. Recipients must enroll full time in both semesters to receive the full award.
There are no restrictions to applicants based on age, gender, race, nationality, country of origin, physical disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Application Deadline
The complete application package must be emailed or postmarked no later than Monday, February 10, 2025. The package must include the following items based on the application type.
Incoming Legacy ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
- Scholarship application (download below)
- One letter of recommendation
- Essay
Returning Legacy ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
- Scholarship appliation (download below)
- Essay
All application materials can be emailed to alumni@uakron.edu or mailed to:
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Alumni Association
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, OH 44325-2602
Questions?
For questions or more information, contact The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumni Association at 330-972-7271 or email at alumni@uakron.edu.