University of Akron Jean Hower Taber Prestigious Scholarship

Eligibility

• Apply for Fall 2027 admission to UA and Williams Honors as an incoming first-year bachelor's student.
• Meet current first-year Honors admission criteria: at least a 3.6 unweighted GPA, an ACT OR SAT score, written essays and extracurricular involvement.
• The named prestigious award is selected competitively; meeting Honors admission requirements does not guarantee it.

Requirements

• Complete the Honors application by the February 1 prestigious-scholarship consideration deadline; February 1, 2027 is the upcoming Fall 2027 cycle date.
• No separate general Honors scholarship application is listed. Eligible Hower Taber candidates are contacted about an interview.
• The overview retains mid-January interview-contact language alongside the February 1 deadline. Confirm the current selection schedule and apply early.
• Retain full-time bachelor's enrollment and the Honors/award conditions stated in the offer. Confirm any housing component and the applicable renewal terms.
• This is the undergraduate Honors prestigious award, separate from the Jean Hower Taber Audiology scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for university admission, then complete the Honors application.
2. 2Respond to any prestigious-scholarship interview invitation.
3. 3Review the exact package and its continuation conditions before accepting.