Dr. George VanBuren Scholarship

The Mary Van Buren Scholarship
Mary Van Buren received her undergraduate degree in elementary education from The University of Akron, class of 1939, and completed graduate courses in education at The Ohio State University. A former elementary school teacher in the Columbus and Akron Public School systems, Mary Van Buren and her husband, George, established this annual award to provide tuition assistance to a worthy student who is entering the senior year of study in the field of elementary education. Selection is made by the faculty of the Department of College of Education, in coordination with The University of Akron Scholarship Committee.