Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½alumni 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½, 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.
Search for a Named Scholarship
Anton, Arthur F. and Carol M. Scholarship
The Arthur F. and Carol M. Anton Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Art and Carol Anton in 2011 for the purpose of attracting highly qualified students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½ to study engineering and graduate from the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. The scholarship was revised in 2013, 2015, and 2025.
A student awarded The Arthur F. and Carol M. Anton Scholarship will be known as an Anton Scholar and will be provided with up to $6,000 during the first academic year at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½. At least five new scholarships will be awarded annually to first-time freshman students. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional six semesters, if a student remains in good academic standing and is enrolled in an engineering degree program.
- Eligible candidates must be:
U.S. citizens and - Incoming full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in engineering in The College of Engineering and Polymer Science.
In addition, recipients should be assessed by the diversity of their background and their experiences. The scholarship committee should consider financial need/economic background, first-generation college attendance, location of high school attended, evidence of leadership ability, and a history of overcoming adversity.
Renewal Criteria
The scholarship is renewable for up to an additional six semesters, provided the recipient:
- Remains a full-time student,
- Maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher,
- Demonstrates ongoing financial need, and
- Actively engages in or volunteers for one or more of the following organizations within the College of Engineering and Polymer Science: Increasing Diversity in Engineering Academic (IDEAs) Program, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Learning Community, or other student success program.
Eligible recipients will be identified by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½ Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid with assistance as needed from the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Final selection will be made by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ´«Ã½ Scholarship Committee.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Anton Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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