Nazar Kalyniouk wins 2025 UNWLA Vovk Foundation Scholarship – The Ukrainian Weekly
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NEW YORK – The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) announced that Nazar Kalyniouk, a master of engineering student in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named the winner of the 2025 UNWLA Vovk Foundation Scholarship.
Mr. Kalyniouk’s academic focus on computer architecture and circuit design reflects his deep commitment to harnessing technology for Ukraine’s reconstruction and long-term security. In his scholarship application, he emphasized the transformative role that engineering innovations have played in the ongoing war in Ukraine – such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), electronic warfare and secure communication systems – and his aspiration to translate them into reliable, locally produced technologies for Ukraine’s defense and recovery.
“By localizing the design and production of defense technologies, we can reduce Ukraine’s dependence on foreign suppliers and build a more autonomous defense industry,” Mr. Kalyniouk wrote in his scholarship application. “I want to be part of a new generation of Ukrainian engineers who not only help rebuild the country’s infrastructure, but also contribute to a technologically advanced and self-reliant national defense sector.”
The UNWLA Vovk Foundation Scholarship provides the award winner with $4,000 to be used for educational expenses.
Beyond his academic achievements, Mr. Kalyniouk is deeply engaged in the Ukrainian diaspora community. As an active member of the American Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) and a volunteer at church-sponsored Ukrainian festivals, he helps educate youth about Ukrainian traditions and fosters cultural pride among younger generations.
He believes that the global Ukrainian diaspora plays a vital role in preserving cultural identity and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
“Staying connected to my roots while using my skills to uplift others,” he said, “is how I will continue to honor my heritage and serve my community.”
The UNWLA Vovk Foundation Scholarship supports outstanding Ukrainian students pursuing higher education in the United States who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to contributing to Ukraine’s future. Through this program, the UNWLA continues its nearly 100-year mission of empowering Ukrainian women and youth through education, cultural preservation and civic engagement.
Founded in 1925, the UNWLA is the longest continuously operating Ukrainian women’s organization in the United States. Guided by the motto “unity, awareness and service,” the UNWLA promotes Ukrainian heritage, supports humanitarian initiatives and advances education, culture and advocacy for Ukraine and its people.
Established through the generosity of the Vovk family, the UNWLA Vovk Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to students of Ukrainian descent pursuing academic excellence and community leadership in the United States. The scholarship supports young scholars dedicated to strengthening Ukraine through knowledge, innovation and cultural continuity.
More information about the UNWLA or the Vovk Foundation Scholarship is available online at www.unwla.org.
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