Jones, Solomon H. and Audrey L. Scholarship in Accounting
The Solomon H. and Audrey L. Jones Scholarship in Accounting, which seeks to promote diversity in the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy, was established by Mr. and Mrs. Jones as a non-endowed scholarship in January 2016. The scholarship was revised in 2025 to update the candidate criteria.
Audrey Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Development from The University of Akron in 1990 and continued her education at Andersonville Theological Seminary, where she obtained a master’s degree in pastoral counseling and a Doctor of Ministry.
Solomon H. Jones was Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer for Fanatics, Inc. His strategic imperatives were to mature the accounting operations and formalize structures as the company scales to international growth. Solomon was formerly Vice President, Controller of the J.M. Smucker Company, a leading manufacturer of food products, located in Orrville, Ohio. He has 25 years of experience in consumer-packaged goods, including operations, systems implementations, sale and marketing, and financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Solomon also founded a church, where he served as pastor for 10 years. As a pastor he was able to pursue his passion for mentorship, education, and professional development. Also, an alumnus of the University of Akron, Solomon earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1989.
The Solomon H. and Audrey L. Jones Scholarship in Accounting will be awarded to graduates of public high schools in Akron or Cleveland. However, students from other school systems in Ohio may be considered if no students from Akron/Cleveland public schools can be identified for the scholarship. Eligible candidates also must be enrolled full-time in the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, be at the sophomore, junior, or senior academic level, and come from an underrepresented/diverse group. Underrepresentation/diversity will be evaluated by considering the following criteria: first- generation college status, demonstrated leadership ability, extracurricular activities, creativity, community involvement, and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Additional consideration will be given to members of the African American Business Association and National Association of Black Accountants organizations.
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