the Esther G. Burkett Scholarship/Teacher Fund

The Esther G. Burkett Scholarship/Teacher Fund was established in 1985 by Esther G. Burkett, class of 1952, with a gift of real estate. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships and/or loans to qualified and deserving undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in The University of Akron College of Education who are pursuing curricula of study leading to careers as teachers of first grade pupils in elementary schools or as teachers of mentally retarded and/or handicapped children in elementary schools. Earnings from this endowed fund may also be used as loans to elementary teachers and teachers of mentally retarded and/or handicapped children in the Summit County area.