Scholarships and Grants for Undergraduates
At The University of Akron, we’re dedicated to making your education affordable. Each year, our students receive over $260 million in financial aid, and more than 86% of undergraduates benefit from scholarships, grants, and other forms of assistance.
Completing the FAFSA is the first step to access federal and institutional aid—including scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. Use UA’s School Code: 003123 when applying.
Note: The following scholarship information applies to new, incoming students for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Scholarship Opportunities
All scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours per semester )
Blue and Gold Distinction
This award is available to incoming first-year and transfer students who meet specified high school GPA thresholds.
Automatic consideration with admission.
Williams Honors College Scholarships
Candidates must be admitted to the Williams Honors College based on their academic achievements.
Deadline: April 1
UA Institutional Grants
Grants are awarded to enrolled students who complete the FAFSA and maintain required GPA standards.
Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship
Applicants must be Ohio residents actively enrolled in an eligible STEM degree program.
Goodyear Driving Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship supports first-generation college students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing designated majors.
Innovation Generation Scholarship
This award is reserved for Akron Public Schools graduates who meet academic GPA requirements and submit a completed FAFSA.
Automatically awarded through a partnership between UA and Akron Public Schools.
Making Akron Possible (MAP)
To qualify, applicants must be incoming first-year or transfer Ohio residents admitted for Fall 2027 with an adjusted gross family income (AGI) of $85,000 or less who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant.
Complete the FAFSA and accept all eligible need-based aid.
FAQs
Most university scholarships require full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
University-awarded scholarships can be applied to any charges on the student’s bill, unless otherwise noted.
This may include:
Tuition and the Akron Fee, course fees, all-in book bundle fees, residence hall fees, meal plan and dining dollars.
No, scholarships are determined by the university. You will be notified of any assistance you receive.
Scholarships are not refundable. If your scholarship awards are more than your charges, they will be reduced.
Why Choose UA Scholarships?
UA students achieve more with affordable education and personalized scholarship opportunities.
86% Students receiving aid
Most students qualify
Over 86% of UA undergraduates receive some form of financial aid or scholarships each year.
$260M Annual support
Financial assistance awarded
Each year, UA students receive more than $260 million in grants, scholarships, and other aid.
Rewarding excellence
Merit scholarships
UA rewards academic achievement through competitive merit-based scholarships for incoming and current students.
Personalized support
Financial guidance
Our dedicated financial aid advisors help every student find the right funding path to reach their goals.
Financial Aid by Student Type
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