Hoffman Family Scholarship Fund

The Hoffman Family Scholarship Fund was established in August 2014 by Mr. Brian Hoffman '69, '84. The scholarship was revised in 2022 and 2025.

An ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï native, Brian D. Hoffman was the last of three consecutive generations in his family attending and graduating from the original Buchtel College and today's TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï. The first connection with Mr. Hoffman's family and the University began with his grandmother Catherine Blanchard (Joy) whose uncle was Augustus B. Church, the 7th President of Buchtel College. Since then, there have been seven family members who attended or graduated from Buchtel College and TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.

Mr. Hoffman graduated with a B.S. in accounting and an A.A.B. in data processing. He spent more than 30 years of his career in the banking industry as an auditor, accountant, financial analyst, and data processor.

Mr. Hoffman is grateful to TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï for giving him the opportunity to earn two college degrees and build a successful career. His affinity for the University and belief in the importance of higher education led him to establish this endowed scholarship.

Recipients of The Hoffman Family Scholarship must be a resident of Summit County in the state of Ohio and currently be enrolled as a student in or recently accepted into The College of Business. The scholarship recipient must also illustrate the need for financial assistance. The Hoffman Family Scholarship is only to be used for tuition and/or fees. Scholarship award decisions will be made by the University Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid. When possible, a family member may review the final application(s) as part of a recommendation process.

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