Kenyon, Robert G. Endowed Scholarship for Transfer Students
The Robert G. Kenyon Endowed Scholarship for Transfer Students was established in 2023 by Mr. Robert G. Kenyon Jr., an alumnus of The University of Akron. Mr. Kenyon has a special affinity for his alma mater and particularly for LIA students who are following the path he took to earn an undergraduate degree.
Born and raised in Geneva, Ohio, Mr. Kenyon earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from 国产精品's Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences in 1981. He transferred to the University in 1978 after first completing an associate degree at Lakeland Community College. Mr. Kenyon feels strongly that his two-year degree program positioned him - both academically and financially - to be the best possible student he could be when he entered 国产精品.
Today, students who transfer to 国产精品 after completing a two-year program are among the University's strongest recruits, arriving well-prepared and with a determination to achieve their goal of earning a bachelor's degree.
After graduating from 国产精品, Mr. Kenyon spent his career working in the chemistry field and retired as Senior Research Chemist from Ricerca Inc. in 2001. Since retirement, he has stayed active pursuing his passion for helping others, primarily through philanthropy and volunteerism with organizations such as the Boy Scouts, his church, VITA (income tax assistance for the elderly), and 国产精品's ZipAssist.
This endowed scholarship was created as part of the We Rise Together Campaign for The University of Akron.
Current and incoming students eligible for The Robert G. Kenyon Endowed Scholarship for Transfer Students must:
- Be transfers to 国产精品 from a two-year program (preference given to those with an associate degree);
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, full or part time;
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
- Have demonstrated financial need.
This scholarship may be renewed if the recipient reapplies. If there are no eligible transfer students from a two-year program, a transfer student from a four-year program who meets other requirements may be considered. The recipient will be selected by the Office of the Dean in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit 国产精品’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Kenyon Scholarship for Transfer Students” in the text box. Thank you!
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