The Goodyear Foundation (Goodyear) will provide $1.6 million to The University of Akron (UA) for The Driving Opportunity Scholars Program, which will boost job readiness training for underserved students.
Over the following period of three years, Goodyear's gift will fund full tuition and fees scholarships for 15 undergraduate students, with the first five starting this fall. Selected freshmen will be engaged in a training and mentoring programme for up to five years, representing a larger spectrum of underrepresented communities in the workplace.
In addition to tuition, students will be connected with a Goodyear mentor to help with career planning and networking, as well as a peer mentor from the University of Akron's Office of Multicultural Development to help with academic and personal goals.
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Students will be able to interview for a Goodyear internship or co-op, attend Goodyear events, and participate in training and career-focused activities. Goodyear will assist them to complete a capstone project, participate in a study abroad or service-learning programme, and receive a laptop while at the University of Akron.
“Inclusive opportunities are needed to build a diverse workforce to help corporations succeed, both today and in the future. Driving Opportunity will nurture the growth of underrepresented students as they expand their skills, build a professional network and create a career path,” said Richard J. Kramer, Goodyear chairman, CEO and president. “We are excited to collaborate with The University of Akron to invest in these students’ futures and in Goodyear’s. Beyond funding student activities and scholarships, our funding will also support the program coordination, coaching and mentoring to students throughout their UA education.”
“Goodyear is a dedicated corporate and community partner, and we are deeply grateful for the investments they make in our University and the incredible opportunities they give to our students,” said UA President Gary L. Miller. “The Driving Opportunity Scholars Program will allow our students unprecedented access to seasoned professionals and exciting internship opportunities that are sure to be life-changing.”
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Factors that will be considered as part of the application review and award include:
- a (preferred) 3.0 or higher grade point average in high school with other factors considered that impact GPA;
- obtain ACT or SAT score at a competitive level; with consideration of test optional years in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- come from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background;
- be the first generation in one’s family to attend college
Candidates will be asked to submit an essay and one-minute video describing their interest in the program and complete an interview.
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