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Kovach, Ivan J. and Mary Ellen Endowed Scholarship
The Ivan J. and Mary Ellen Kovach Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1995 for the express purpose of assisting students within the College of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering. This endowed scholarship was created by a gift to The University of Akron.
Mr. Kovach co-oped through college at BFGoodrich. Both he and Mary Ellen worked for the federal government with the Corps of Engineers, Small Business Administration, and Immigration, retiring in 1974. Mr. Kovach was a 1936 graduate of the University. He and his wife wished to thank the University for the fine education he received, which helped contribute to his success. Scholastic achievement and leadership characteristics are the criteria for the award.