Illinois Patriot Education Fund Awards $7,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans of America
WASHINGTON, DC – SVA and the Illinois Patriot Education Fund have teamed up to give 7 student veterans a $1,000 scholarship each. Eligible student veterans must be enrolled during the spring 2012 semester and can apply online here.
The award to SVA is one of several that IPEF issued as part of its inaugural year and was made possible due to the generous support of IPEF’s donors.
These scholarships will incentivize academic excellence, ease the financial stress that many student veterans face, and supplement the gaps left in the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
“SVA is very grateful to IPEF for this generous donation and is proud to be a partner in their efforts to improve the academic success of America’s veterans and military families,” said Michael Dakduk, Executive Director of SVA. “As a former student veteran, I know the importance of a sound financial footing while attending school. These scholarships will make that a reality.”
The Illinois Patriot Education Fund’s mission is to provide financial assistance to support the educational journey for Illinois military service men and women who have given their lives or become disabled in service to our country and their families.
About Student Veterans of America
Student Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit coalition of student veteran organizations on college campuses nationwide. SVA’s mission is to provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
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