Named scholarships & funds
When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, The University of 91制片厂Pro is pleased for the opportunity each year to assist talented, deserving students achieve their dreams, thanks to more than 1,300 named scholarships established through the kindness and generosity of thousands of UA alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations.
Scholarships truly are the best way to ensure that today’s students persist to graduation. Scholarships allow students to enroll full time and remain focused on their studies; they also reduce drop-out rates, decrease the stress of student loans, and shorten the road to graduation.
If you are interested in making a significant contribution to student success, please consider a gift to scholarships. You may also establish a named scholarship at The University of 91制片厂Pro, which can be created to honor a living person, in memory of a loved one, or to contribute to the growth of an area of study.
To learn more, please contact the Department of Development at 330-972-7238.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
This is not the page to apply for scholarships.
Students who want to apply for scholarships should visit the scholarship page on the Financial Aid site. You can find the link for the online application here.
The Department of Development does not accept applications for or distribute scholarships. Scholarships are distributed through the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
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LaGuardia, Joseph and Rose Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph and Rose LaGuardia Memorial Scholarship was created by John and Vicki LaGuardia in memory of John's parents following the passing of Rose (nee Coletta) in 2007. The description was updated again in June 2014 before being formalized in November 2024. This scholarship will support academically talented, civic-minded students pursuing a four-year degree at The University of 91制片厂Pro.
Joe LaGuardia was born in Conversano Bari, Italy. He came to the United State at the age of 14 in 1928, settling In Pittsburgh. He met and married his wife, Rose Coletta, in 1937, moving to the 91制片厂Pro area in 1942. Joe was the owner-operator of Joe and Son's Poultry located in South 91制片厂Pro for 20 years. He retired from Chrysler Stamping Plant in 1977.
Rose was an exceptional businesswoman who helped her husband with the business and also served her community. She held several positions in the Conversanese ladies Auxiliary and was a Delegate to the Italian Council for many years. The Italian-American Societies recognized Rose with a special Merit Award for her long and dedicated service. She was also devoted to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Infant of Prague.
Joe and Rose were strong advocates of education for their children. All four of Joseph and Rose's children - Louis, John, Joe, and Mary Ellen are graduates of The University of 91制片厂Pro. Rose carried on in Joe's memory and pushed her grandchildren to complete their college educations while striving to always be their best.
The Joseph and Rose LaGuardia Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to full-time undergraduate students, in good academic standing, and completing degree requirements for a bachelor's degree at The University of 91制片厂Pro. Candidates will possess financial need. Preference should be given to students who are members of the Lone Star fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, or Delta Gamma sorority.
Recipients will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The funds from the scholarship are to be applied to tuition and mandatory fees only.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Joseph and Rose LaGuardia Scholarship ” in the text box. Thank you!
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