Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, 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.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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Bittle Residency in Jazz Endowment Fund
The Bittle Residency in Jazz Endowment Fund was established by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Trustee Edward L. Bittle BA '68 and his wife, Frances Yates Bittle, BS '82, JD '88, to enrich The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Jazz Studies Program. The endowment will provide funding to bring at least one important jazz musician to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ annually to present master classes and a public concert. The gift reflects the Bittles’ longtime interest in jazz and education and will provide opportunities for students to receive mentoring and inspiration from leading jazz musicians.
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