Ukrainian Technological Society continues scholarship program

by Irena Grimm

PITTSBURGH - Eight deserving students were awarded scholarships in the range of $300 to $1,000 on June 22, by the Ukrainian Technological Society (UTS) Four of the scholarships are permanently funded scholarships provided by families in memory of their loved ones, and one is funded by the Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union of Western Pennsylvania. An additional four scholarships were provided by the UTS through the generosity of donors from the Ukrainian community.

With the scholarships awarded that evening, the Ukrainian Technological Society has made 236 awards for a total of $87,450 over 25 years. This program has been possible only through the generosity of donors who believe in the higher education of our Ukrainian young people.

The following were the recipients of this years awards:

Adriana Novekosky of Sewickley, Pa. received the Gloria J. Kinal Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. This award is presented to a student under 25 years of age who has exhibited strength of character and firmness of purpose in pursuing excellence against extraordinary odds. Ms. Novekosky is attending Geneva College, majoring in elementary education with a minor in psychology.

Leanne C. Powner of Ambridge, Pa., received the Patricia Lynn Papinchak Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500. This award is presented to a female student with evidence of high academic achievement, community participation and a strong religious life. Ms. Powner is attending American University and majoring in French and international studies.

Kateryna Kryvoshey, currently of Zelienople, Pa., is a student from Ukraine studying in the U.S. She received the Chester Manasterski Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500. This award is given to a student exhibiting academic excellence and participation in Ukrainian community events. Ms. Kryvoshey is planning to attend the University of Paris to major in business. She is also a talented pianist and performed several classic piano selections at the ceremony.

Adam Matthew Rice of Pittsburgh received the Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union Scholarship in the amount of $500. This award also goes to a student of high academic achievement and community involvement. Mr. Rice is majoring in pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh.

The following students received UTS scholarships of $300:

Marie N. Persi of Baden, Pa., attending Duquesne University majoring in speech/language pathology;

Gretchen Reinhart of Carnegie, Pa., attending Carnegie-Mellon University, majoring in fine arts;

Adriene M. Roth of Wheeling, W.Va., who is attending Robert Morris College pursuing a double major in sports management/business education;

Michael S. Sally of Pittsburgh, attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania majoring in biology.

UTS's objective to aid Ukrainian-American students with scholarships is based on a strong belief that the future of Ukraine and that of the local Ukrainian community depends on an educated leadership. Later in the year the society hopes to help several students studying in Ukraine with scholarship stipends.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, August 17, 1997, No. 33, Vol. LXV

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