University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Scholarship/Award

The University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Scholarship/Award was established in December 2014, and revised in December 2020, by an anonymous loyal alumnus of The University of Akron’s Marching Band “Ohio’s Pride”.

The University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Scholarship/Award is designated to upper classman (non-freshman) who are members of the UA Marching Band, regardless of major, who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. The scholarship/award selection is based upon demonstrated leadership and musicianship within the marching band. Candidates will be reviewed and selected by the Director of Bands and Marching Band Director.

The selected recipient may alternatively use the award for education expenses or expenses related to participation in band not charged to their student account. Distribution of the award for such purposes may be as a reimbursement to the recipient with presentation of a receipt or receipts or as payment made on the recipient’s behalf. Awards used for these purposes may be reportable and/or taxable to the student recipient.