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The University of Akron Driving Opportunity Scholarship

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$13,000

deadline Due: April 1, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Eligibility

The University of Akron Driving Opportunity Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards of $13000 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The University of Akron Driving Opportunity Scholarship is available to new domestic first-year students from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background. Students must be the first generation in their family to attend college. Applicants must intend to major in one of the following programs: Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration - Undecided, and Engineering - Exploratory. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.