Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK, 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.
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Samuel, Antonio Endowed Scholarship
The Antonio Samuel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2025 by Antonio Samuel, a proud graduate of the Cleveland public school system and the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK. As someone who faced financial hardship while pursuing a college degree, Mr. Samuel understands the challenges that come with limited resources. Scholarships made it possible for him to earn his degree and build a successful career. This scholarship is his way of paying it forward, helping resilient students from communities like his overcome barriers and achieve their dreams.
The Antonio Samuel Endowed Scholarship was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK.
The Antonio Samuel Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to undergraduate students who are:
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science,
- Enrolled full-time,
- Incoming and/or current students,
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5,
- Graduated from a public school in Cleveland proper, and
- Demonstrate financial need.
Preference will be given to students who:
- Are engaged in a student organization or student design team and
- Have a demonstrated history of overcoming adversity, such as:
- Being the first in their family to attend college
- Facing socioeconomic disadvantage
- Overcoming substantial educational or economic obstacles
This scholarship is designed to create a profound and lasting impact on a select number of promising students and is renewable for up to eight semesters.
Recipients shall be selected by The University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Antonio Samuel Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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