The Akron Urban League's Scholars Academy Scholarship supports Summit County graduating seniors headed to a two-year college, four-year university, or trade program. Applicants submit an essay, a recommendation letter, and their FAFSA Student Aid Report, then complete an interview; award amounts are set based on that review rather than a fixed dollar figure, and a recent cohort of 25 scholars shared more than $300,000 in combined awards. The scholarship is paired with the Scholars Academy, a broader college- and career-readiness program open to Summit County students in grades 9-12.
Eligibility
DemographicsMust be a Summit County, Ohio resident and high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, headed to an accredited college, university, or trade program.
Applying
Award amounts vary based on interview and essay scoring; a recent cohort of 25 scholars shared more than $300,000 total.