| Tribune December 2005 |
Scholarship Winners 2005 by Nicholaus Skirka, UAV National Scholarship Officer UKRAINIAN AMERICAN VETERANS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2005 The Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) held its 58th Annual Convention at Soyuzivka in Kerhonkson, New York from September 29-October 2, 2005. Each year, at the convention, the Scholarship Committee awards scholarship money to college students who are descendants of Ukrainian American Veterans. One of the requirements is to write an essay (400-500 words) about a current military topic. The topic this year was “What role or strategy should the United States take in its continued efforts in the war on terrorism?” A total of six students were selected as recipients of the 2004-05 scholarship awards. Christina S. Maksymiuk from Redford, Michigan who is majoring in Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University received $400 for having the best essay. The best essay award is made possible by the UAV National Ladies Auxiliary. Daniel Myron Shegda from Springfield, Pennsylvania who is attending Gloucester County Technical School for Automotive Technology received $300. Additionally, Natalie Terlecky from Poland, Ohio who is majoring in Political Science at Miami University of Ohio received $300. Three other students received $200. Markian Andrew Hadzewycz, a History major from Morristown, New Jersey and attending Drew University. Juliana Sophia Wynohradnyk from Stony Point, New York is attending Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut and majoring in Communications. Finally, Victor William Cannuscio, from West Palm Beach, Florida is attending Palm Beach Community College and studying to become a Professional Pilot. The UAV congratulates all the recipients and wishes them continued success in their college endeavors. Students interested in applying for the UAV Scholarship Awards should fill-out an application, write an essay on this year’s military topic, and send a picture. Applications are available on the UAV website: www.uavets.org. To be eligible for a UAV scholarship, applicants must be descendants of Ukrainian American Veterans and be full-time matriculated college students in a degree program. Additionally, students from accredited trade schools or institutions that have degree programs are eligible. Students can apply while in their senior year of high school, college attendance will be verified before the awards are given in the fall semester. Applications are accepted from November through August of each year. Moreover, students may reapply for the scholarship awards. The Ukrainian American Veterans sincerely thank all those who made donations to the scholarship fund and given us the support that is needed to make this program possible. A special acknowledgement and appreciation is extended to the UAV National Ladies Auxiliary for raising and donating $500 each year. Organizations and/or individuals wishing to make a tax-exempt donation should make out their checks payable to: UAV National Scholarship Fund. Contributions should be mailed to the National Scholarship Officer, Nicholas Skirka, 109 Windsor Terrace, Yonkers, N.Y., 10701. Applications for the scholarship should also be sent to the same address. For additional information, readers may email nskirka@optonline.net or call (914) 965-3707. The National Scholarship Committee consists of John Tkachuk, Peter Olijarczyk, Bohdan Mykitschak and Russel Olijarczyk.     
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