Individuals, businesses and organizations may participate in partnering with Wayne College to increase our scholarships for students. This is done through named scholarships. A named scholarship is a way of leaving a legacy and supporting the students both now and in the future.

• Some named scholarship funds can supply a $1,000 scholarship every year. This endowed scholarship may be started with a minimum gift of $25,000. So a one-time gift creates the opportunity to perpetually give to Wayne College students that otherwise might not be able to attend.

• Some named scholarships are annually funded by the donors. Example: A business may set aside $2,000 annually to create a scholarship where all the donated funds will be awarded to qualifying students that academic year while the endowment is being vested.

• The donor may also want annual representation in the selection of scholarship recipients. In this case, the Wayne College Financial Aid Coordinator selects finalists for the donor to review.

• Wayne College offers scholarships to students under academic and need-based guidelines.

• Scholarships are designated for credit classes.

If you are interested in making a gift to support Wayne College, please contact Nate Newhouse, Director of Development, at ndn2@uakron.edu or (330) 972-5540.