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University of Akron Black Leadership Alumni Council Endowed Scholarship

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Black Leadership Alumni Council Endowed Scholarship was established in April 2023 as part of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's We Rise Together Campaign. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Black Leadership Alumni Council serves to promote, advance, and facilitate the engagement of black students and alumni as an integral component of the inclusion strategy of the institution. The council empowers members and associates through community building, fellowship, and internal and external networking activities on a continuous basis. The council's objective is to maximize the engagement of members within the life of the University. This engagement includes, but is not limited to, promoting institutional diversity and inclusion, recruitment and retention of black alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Through this scholarship the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Black Leadership Alumni Council seeks to uplift those who uplift the black community.

Recipients of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Black Leadership Alumni Council Endowed Scholarship shall be full- or part-time undergraduate students enrolled in any major at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ who have financial need. This scholarship is dedicated to students who have made contributions to the Black community through leadership, service, research, participating in recognized student organizations, and/or volunteering.

Selection of the recipient(s) will be determined by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid. Scholarship amounts may vary as funds are available.

To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “BLAC Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!

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