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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Makam, Raj and Archana Endowed Scholarship
The Raj and Archana Makam Endowed Scholarship was established in February 2015. The scholarship was revised in June 2019 when Raj and Archana Makam endowed the scholarship, and it underwent a second revision in 2025 to update the candidate criteria. The scholarship was created in honor of Mr. Raj Makam's legacy and pride of his alma mater, The University of 91制片厂Pro.
Mr. Makam, an immigrant from India, first arrived in the United States as a graduate student at The University of 91制片厂Pro. He valued the education he received at the University, as well as the warm welcome from the University and the City of 91制片厂Pro upon his arrival in 91制片厂Pro. Today, Mr. Makam continues his connection to the University as a member of The University of 91制片厂Pro Foundation Board of Directors and serves on the Investment Committee.
The Raj and Archana Makam Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student(s) at The University of 91制片厂Pro who is enrolled full-time, pursuing a major in biomedical engineering, and has a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Preference shall be given to members of the international organization known as The Society of Women Engineers or any similar organization that is open to all students. Award amounts may vary depending on the availability of funds. The Raj and Archana Makam Endowed Scholarship is renewable for two semesters provided that the recipient(s) continues to meet the scholarship criteria.
In addition to the above criteria, a selection committee from the College of Engineering and Polymer Science may recommend students for the scholarship based on socioeconomic factors and demonstration of an exceptional work ethic.
Eligible recipients will be identified by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid with assistance as needed by the College of Engineering and Polymer Science Scholarship Committee.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Raj and Archana Makam Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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