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Makam, Raj and Archana Endowed Scholarship

The Raj and Archana Makam Endowed Scholarship was established in February 2015. The scholarship was revised in June 2019 when Raj and Archana Makam endowed the scholarship, and it underwent a second revision in 2025 to update the candidate criteria. The scholarship was created in honor of Mr. Raj Makam's legacy and pride of his alma mater, ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

Mr. Makam, an immigrant from India, first arrived in the United States as a graduate student at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø. He valued the education he received at the University, as well as the warm welcome from the University and the City of Akron upon his arrival in Akron. Today, Mr. Makam continues his connection to the University as a member of ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø Foundation Board of Directors and serves on the Investment Committee.

The Raj and Archana Makam Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student(s) at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø who is enrolled full-time, pursuing a major in biomedical engineering, and has a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Preference shall be given to members of the international organization known as The Society of Women Engineers or any similar organization that is open to all students. Award amounts may vary depending on the availability of funds. The Raj and Archana Makam Endowed Scholarship is renewable for two semesters provided that the recipient(s) continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

In addition to the above criteria, a selection committee from the College of Engineering and Polymer Science may recommend students for the scholarship based on socioeconomic factors and demonstration of an exceptional work ethic.

Eligible recipients will be identified by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid with assistance as needed by the College of Engineering and Polymer Science Scholarship Committee.

To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Raj and Archana Makam Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!

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