Many scholarships are awarded each year to Wayne college students. Some scholarships are based on financial need while others are based on academic record.
New freshmen must be fully admitted to Wayne College and complete the Wayne College Scholarship Application by March 1 to be considered for the priority awarding. All applications received by July 1 can be considered for a second awarding.
Continuing students/transfer students must submit a Wayne College Scholarship Application by April 1 to be considered for priority awarding. All other applications will be considered for spring only awards.
For full consideration for all types of financial aid, students should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 and no later than December 1 for priority consideration for need-based aid.
New scholarship applications and FAFSA renewals are necessary each year.
If assistance is needed, please contact financial aid in the Student Services Center or email waynefinancialaid@uakron.edu.
Students attending Wayne may also be eligible for Akron campus scholarships. Students can apply for Akron campus scholarships online.
The following list provides details for the scholarships available to Wayne College students. Please note, some scholarships require additional materials which should be completed and delivered to Wayne College Student Services, Attn: Scholarships.
** While every effort is made to provide an accurate scholarship listing, information posted is subject to change without notice. All scholarship awards are based on the availability of funds and may be adjusted accordingly.
Name |
Award Amount |
FT (12+ credit) or PT (6-11 credits) |
Criteria |
Austin Bailey Health & Wellness Foundation |
$2,000 |
PT |
Major: Exercise Science & Nursing |
William T. Baker Family Scholarship |
$1,000 |
PT |
New Freshman or Continuing Student |
Carol M. Briggs Scholarship |
$500 |
FT |
New Freshman or Continuing Student |
James & Donna Dale Davis Scholarship |
TBD |
FT |
Graduate of Orrville or Dalton High Schools |
Anita Degnan Memorial Scholarship |
$1000 |
FT |
New Freshman |
Julius Fejes Scholarship |
$1,500 |
FT |
Major: Business |
First Knox National Bank Scholarship |
$2,500 |
PT |
1 graduate from Hiland HS |
Farmers National Bank |
$500 |
FT |
Continuing (24+ credits completed) |
Wayne County Founders Scholarships |
Summer $1,000/ |
FT/PT |
Complete 12 credit hours at Wayne College by the end of spring semester |
|
Early Admit Amount Varies |
FT/PT |
Admitted by March 1st |
|
Automatic |
FT/PT |
GPA 3.0 and 18 ACT |
|
Continuing $2,000/ |
FT/PT |
Minimum 3.0 GPA |
Great Start Book Scholarship |
$300 per semester |
FT/PT |
Award one time only |
Scott Hagen Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
FT/PT |
Major: Biology or related field |
Hecker-Nussbaum Academic Achievement |
$1,000 |
FT |
New Freshman |
Hecker-Nussbaum Academic Opportunity Grant |
$500 |
PT |
New Freshman |
John P. Kristofco Scholarship |
$1,500 |
FT/PT |
Major: English or Education |
John & Virginia Kunkle Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
PT/FT |
Major: Business, Office Admin, Healthcare Office |
Michael J. Manges Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
8+ Credits |
Major: Social Work |
Miles-Thompson Memorial Scholarship |
TBD |
FT/PT |
First consideration to students enrolled at UA Medina. |
Janet Barnett Minc & David Minc Endowed Scholarship |
$250 |
FT |
Sophomore (32-63 credits) |
Chuck Nicholson Auto Superstore Scholarship |
$500 |
8+ credit |
Attending Wayne College |
Obiekwe Memorial Endowed Scholarship |
$500 |
FT |
Attending Wayne College or University of Akron Main Campus |
Orrville Campus Foundation Grant |
$1,650/
|
FT/PT |
New Traditional & Nontraditional Freshman |
Dr. Todd & Christin Rickel Scholarship |
Varies |
FT/PT |
First preference to non-traditional and first-generation students. |
Marian Rothstein Memorial Scholarship |
$2,000 |
FT |
Major: Nursing |
Serpentini Chevrolet Buick of Orrville Scholarship |
$1,000 |
FT |
Graduate of Orrville HS or Smithville HS |
Bruce Schantz Scholarship |
$1650/$825 |
FT |
New Freshman |
Peggy J. Shallenberger Memorial Scholarship |
$1,000 |
FT |
|
Paul H. Smucker Memorial Scholarship |
$1,500 |
FT |
Enrolled in Degree seeking program |
Eddie and Jane Steiner Endowed Scholarship |
$1,000 |
FT/PT |
Attending Wayne College |
Student First Scholarship |
$500 |
FT/PT |
Traditional/Nontraditional |
Craig Alan Swope Memorial Scholarship |
$1,000 |
FT |
Major: Early Childhood Inclusive Teacher Prep Program (ECITPP) |
Mike & Cindy Taylor Textbook Scholarship |
$700 |
N/A |
Attending Wayne College or Millersburg Campus |
Brenda K. Tudor Endowed Scholarship |
$1200 |
FT |
First consideration to first generation college student |
Dr. H. Reid & Susan Smucker Wagstaff Scholarship |
$5,000 |
FT |
Wayne County Resident |
Walkerly Memorial Scholarship |
$250 |
FT/PT |
Major: Social Services |
Wayne College Alumni Association Scholarship |
$500 |
FT/PT |
First consideration to children of Wayne College Alumni |
Wayne College Community Scholarship |
$1,000 |
FT/PT |
New Freshman & Continuing Students |
Wayne College Dean’s Scholarship |
$3,000 |
FT |
New Freshman |
Wayne College Faculty-Staff Scholarship |
$1,000/$500 |
FT/PT |
First preference to non-traditional students (age 25+) |
Wil-Burt Company Scholarship |
$1000 |
FT |
New Freshman |
Louis Russell Wilson III Memorial Scholarship |
$1000 |
FT |
First preference to Wayne College student employee/assistant |
Other scholarship opportunities to support our students are administered through these foundations and require a separate application in addition to the Wayne College Scholarship application.
- Catholic Community Foundation at: www.catholiccommunity.org/grants
The Demkee Family Scholarship
$800 – $1000 – May 1st Deadline – Annual scholarship held and administered through the Catholic Community Foundation. Students attending The University of Akron, Wayne College, or any satellite branch affiliated with the University. Part-time or full-time, documented minimum 3.0 GPA, registered in a Catholic parish in Wayne or Summit County. Visit https://www.catholiccommunity.org/grants for more information and application or email the Catholic Community Foundation at crigo@catholiccommunity.org.
- Holmes County Education Foundation at: www.hcef.net
The French Ridge Title Company Scholarship
Eligibility: Available to part-time or full-time students must demonstrate financial need, be a female graduate of West Holmes High School and be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business or Law and attend Wayne College or The University of Akron. If no exact match exists, the award may be given to a female student attending another Ohio college or university. Visit www.hcef.net for more information on this scholarship and application. - Wayne County Community Foundation at:
www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships
Arden and Clarice Shisler Nationwide Insurance Scholarship (Wayne College)
Eligibility: Available to Dalton High School graduating seniors enrolling at The University of Akron Wayne College as a full-time student who have a balance of participation in academics, extra-curricular activities and community service/part-time employment. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Previous applicants and/or recipients may not reapply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation (http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/)
Other scholarship sources
- Sally Mae – https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/
- CollegeScholarships.org
- FastWeb!
- FinAid!
- Scholarship Search - College Board Online