The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowed Fund for Conflict Analysis

Events in the United States on September 11, 2001, verified the obligation for universities to provide essential programs that support peace and harmony in all spheres of human activity. A champion of this important issue, Dr. Paul E. Martin established The Dr. Paul E. Martin Scholarship for Conflict Management in 2002. Dr. Martin ‘35 embodied a long-standing commitment to peace and strongly believed in the role conflict management can play in strengthening families and communities, and safeguarding America’s prosperity.

The Dr. Paul E. Martin Scholarships for Conflict Management will fortify The University of Akron’s objective to foster resilient social, institutional, and global relationships capable of resolving routine conflicts, which, in turn, will enable individuals and organizations to weather serious conflicts. Scholarships of $500 or more will be awarded to promising undergraduates in conflict management. The function of the scholarship is twofold:

To open a path for students to undertake conflict management courses as a powerful resource of everyday living and incorporate skills that advance the cause of conflict management, making us all safer
To qualify students in the topic of conflict management who wish to pursue this course of study at nationally recognized institutions of higher education
Preference for awards will be given to students who major in conflict management. The director of the Center for Conflict Management and the Office of Student Financial Aid will award scholarships.