The Demkee Family Scholarship Fund of the Catholic Community Foundation provides an annual academic scholarship to a registered parishioner of a Catholic parish in Summit or Wayne County who is presently enrolled at The University of Akron or satellite branch. Scholarship applications are available online at: www.catholiccommunity.org/grants or contact Colleen Rigo toll free at 800-869-6525 x4080.
Students eligible to apply: Are currently accepted to, or enrolled in, as part time or full time students at The University of Akron or any satellite branch of the University; Can document a minimum scholastic achievement of 3.0 GPA; And are registered in a Catholic parish in Wayne or Summit County.
Note: though financial need will be considered, it is not the sole factor in award selection.
The 2020 scholarship award will be $1,200.00. Applications are due by May 1 to The Catholic Community Foundation. Written notification to the awardee will be mailed by May 31.