Ellen M. Casey Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education

Ms. Casey grew up in Akron and attended Annunciation Elementary School and East High School. She graduated from The University of Akron’s College of Education and then taught third grade in Rootstown. She had a great appreciation for education and music.

The Ellen M. Casey Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by Ellen M. Casey through a generous bequest. The scholarship will be awarded to an elementary education major with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to an Akron resident. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected by the College of Education’s Office of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the Office of Financial Aid.