School of Communication Scholarships
A number of scholarship opportunities are available for returning students in the School of Communication:
- The Akron Press Club Scholarship Program
- The Ashton Prize Fund
- The Betty Jane Lichtenwalter Scholarship
- The Carl Dunkle & Margaret Allen Sheppard Scholarship
- The Evelyn Renner Denton Scholarship for Speech and Drama
- The Mary & Walter O"Neil Memorial Scholarship
- The Pixley Scholarships
- The Ruth B. Lewis Memorial Scholarship
- The Ryan C. Basora Scholarship
How to apply
- The deadline to apply for School of Communication scholarships is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2025.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- You have been admitted to the School of Communication
- 3.70 minimum G.P.A. (overall, not just in our majors)
- DIRECTIONS:
- Complete the online application form linked below.
- As part of your application, you will need to submit:
- An updated resume
- A brief summary of your achievements (no less than 250-words) that explains why you deserve to receive a School of Communication Scholarship Award. Your summary should include a discussion of your academic achievements related to communication as well as any campus and community involvement.
For questions about scholarships, contact Dr. Amber Ferris at aferris@uakron.edu or 330-972-7606.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
Kolbe Hall 108
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-1003
Phone: 330-972-7600
Fax: 330-972-8045
Email
Office hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Amber Ferris
Kolbe Hall 110K
Phone: 330-972-7606
Internship Coordinator
Christopher Keppler
Kolbe Hall 323
Phone: 330-972-7821