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YONKERS, N.Y. – The Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) announced their 2024 scholarship award winners during the organization’s 77th National Convention held on September 26-29 in Warren, Mich.
The UAV recognized 11 recipients for this year’s Scholarship Awards. The UAV National Scholarship Committee selected nine undergraduate and two graduate students for the awards. The committee awarded these students scholarships to help pay for tuition, books or school supplies.
Students were required to write an essay of 400-500 words about a current military or related topic. The topics for this year included the war in Ukraine, human rights war violations in Ukraine, negative war effects on returning American veterans, Russian aggression in Ukraine, and Ukrainian American veterans’ contributions to America’s wars. Other criteria considered for a scholarship are academic achievement and extracurricular activities. For the 2024 year, the following 11 students received a UAV Scholarship Award of $500:
Arianna E. Rudko (Connecticut) is a student at Rocky Mountain College majoring in art and design. This scholarship was awarded to Ms. Rudko from many donors in memory of Michael Demchak, a past UAV national scholarship officer.
Jared M. Hrycak (New Jersey) is a graduate student at the University of California at Riverside, Calif., majoring in computer engineering. The scholarship was awarded to Mr. Hrycak by UAV Post 40 of Florida.
Madeline E. Zetick (Pennsylvania) is a student at Temple University majoring in nursing. The scholarship was awarded to Ms. Zetick by Gregory Buchai.
Benjamin I. Skorik (Massachusetts) is a student at Clarkson University majoring in business intelligence and data analytics. This scholarship was awarded to Mr. Skorik by the UAV Ladies Auxiliary and additional donors.
Jared J. Roderick (Massachusetts) a graduate student at the University of Connecticut majoring in statistics. This scholarship was awarded to Mr. Roderick by Stephen Glomb ($200) and other donors.
Rylie S. Roderick (Massachusetts) is a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ala., majoring in biomedical engineering. This scholarship was awarded to Ms. Roderick by many donors.
Sofia W. Tsvihun (Connecticut/Indiana) is a student at Duke University majoring in electrical and computer engineering. This scholarship was awarded to Ms. Tsvihun by George Kovch ($300) and the Selfreliance Federal Credit Union ($200).
Stephen E. Sheptak (Pennsylvania) is a student at Butler Community College majoring in nursing. This scholarship was awarded to Mr. Sheptak by Roman Synychak ($300) and Myroslaw J. Kyj ($200).
Luke E. Coffey (Illinois) is a student at Indiana University-Bloomington majoring in finance. This scholarship was awarded to Mr. Coffey by Inia I. Tunstall and Andrew Petrina ($200 each) and Joe Nasevich ($100).
Alayna J. Storey (Michigan) is a student at Northern Michigan University majoring in fine arts/art and design. This scholarship was awarded to Ms. Storey by the SUMA Federal Credit Union of Yonkers, N.Y., ($250) and Yurij Petrenko ($250).
Alexandra L. Kostecki (New Hampshire) is a student at Concordia University, Canada, majoring in early childhood elementary education. This scholarship was awarded to Ms. Kostecki by Roman Bilynsky ($200), Daria H. Rusyn ($150) and other donors.
In 2024, the following individuals and organizations donated $100 to support the UAV scholarship program: Leo J. Samokieszyn, Raymond Diaz, Michael Mosyjowski, Ihor Hron, Jaroslaw Sywyj, Walter N. Czebiniak, Kenneth Johnson, Paul Nadzikewycz, Richard Skorik, Catherine A. Popaduik, Peter Lusenko and Col. Orest R. Gogosha (retired). The UAV National Scholarship Committee thanked all of the individuals and organizations that donated to make the UAV scholarship awards a huge success.
Students interested in applying for the UAV Scholarship Award should fill out an application, send their high school and/or college transcript with class schedule, write an essay from one of the five military topics described above, and email a high-resolution digital headshot of themselves. Applications are available on the UAV website: www.uavets.org.
To be eligible for a UAV scholarship, applicants must be descendants of or related to a Ukrainian American veteran who is or was a member of the UAV organization. Applicants should be full-time undergraduate or part/full-time graduate students in a degree program. Students attending accredited trade schools or institutions that have a degree program are eligible as well. Students can apply after they graduate from high school; college attendance will be verified before awards are given in the fall semester. Applications are accepted year-round, and the deadline is August 31. Students can reapply for a scholarship award in subsequent years.
Completed scholarship applications can be mailed or emailed to UAV National Scholarship Officer Nicholas Skirka at the following address: 109 Windsor Terrace, Yonkers, N.Y., 10701. For additional information, readers may email Mr. Skirka at [email protected] or call (914) 965-3707.
The UAV National Scholarship Committee includes John Galik, Peter Olijarczyk, George Pasiuk and Maksym Makarczuk.
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