Darah Farris Endowed Scholarship

Darah Farris attended King School, Our Lady of the Elms (2007) and The University of Akron. In celebration of her life and legacy, her parents George (UA Classes of 1971, 1972, 1975 and 1981) and Debbie; and sister, D. Maureen (UA Class of 2009) established The Darah Farris
Scholarship Fund in July 2013. The description was revised in June 2021 and renamed The Darah Farris Endowed Scholarship.

Darah was admired by her family, friends, and peers for her ability to treat everyone equally with dignity and love. She was a loyal friend and classmate that could be relied upon with confidence.

Her passion was teaching inner-city children in the greater Akron area who she considered privileged. Darah touched many lives as a teacher, mentor and caregiver. Her students loved her unconditionally and she loved them. Because of her, these young lives will be enriched, and they will walk into the future as well-prepared leaders.

The Darah Farris Endowed Scholarship awards last dollar scholarships, prior to University awards, for tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board to students residing in the 44306 zip code where Darah taught. Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Second consideration will be given to PELL-eligible students in the greater Akron area. Additional consideration will be given to students from diverse backgrounds who are pursuing college degrees as first-generation college students and/or based on the following factors: urban area residency; evidence of leadership ability; family income; involvement in extracurricular activities; achievement in spite of difficult personal or family situations; completion of special projects or programs that offer evidence of significant effort or accomplishment; and community involvement and volunteerism. Candidates for The Darah Farris Endowed Scholarship shall be selected by the University Scholarship Committee in consultation with members of the Farris family.