Samuel, Antonio Endowed Scholarship
The Antonio Samuel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2025 by Antonio Samuel, a proud graduate of the Cleveland public school system and the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ. As someone who faced financial hardship while pursuing a college degree, Mr. Samuel understands the challenges that come with limited resources. Scholarships made it possible for him to earn his degree and build a successful career. This scholarship is his way of paying it forward, helping resilient students from communities like his overcome barriers and achieve their dreams.
The Antonio Samuel Endowed Scholarship was established as part of We Rise Together, the Campaign for ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ.
The Antonio Samuel Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to undergraduate students who are:
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science,
- Enrolled full-time,
- Incoming and/or current students,
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5,
- Graduated from a public school in Cleveland proper, and
- Demonstrate financial need.
Preference will be given to students who:
- Are engaged in a student organization or student design team and
- Have a demonstrated history of overcoming adversity, such as:
- Being the first in their family to attend college
- Facing socioeconomic disadvantage
- Overcoming substantial educational or economic obstacles
This scholarship is designed to create a profound and lasting impact on a select number of promising students and is renewable for up to eight semesters.
Recipients shall be selected by The University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Antonio Samuel Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!
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