Ukrainian American Veterans present scholarships for 2004
by Dr. Nicholas Skirka
YONKERS, N.Y. - The Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) held their 57th annual convention on Saturday, September 18, in Dedham, Mass. Anna Krawczuk was elected the national commander, becoming the first woman ever to hold this position since the inception of the UAV in 1948.
The installation of newly elected National Executive and Ladies Auxiliary Boards was guided by Past Commander Eugene Sagasz.
Michael Sawkiw Jr., president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, was the keynote speaker and spoke about the significance of uniting all Ukrainian organizations under one umbrella.
Each year at the convention the Ukrainian American Veterans organization announces and awards scholarships to college students who are descendants of Ukrainian American Veterans. One of the requirements is to write an essay (400 to 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?" Four students were selected as recipients of the 2003-2004 scholarship awards.
Markian Andrew Hadzewycz, a history major from Morristown, N.J., who attends Drew University, received $400 for writing the best essay. The best essay award is made possible by the National Ladies Auxiliary. The other three recipients were awarded $300. Juliana Sophia Wynohradnyk of Stony Point, N.Y. attends Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., where she is majoring in communications. Marta Natalie Kunynskyj of Detroit attends Wayne State and is majoring in physical therapy. Victor William Cannuscio of West Palm Beach, Fla., attends Palm Beach Community College and is studying to become a professional pilot.
The UAV sent congratulations to all the recipients and wished them continued success in their college careers.
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 photograph. 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. Moreover, students from accredited trade schools or institutions that have degree programs are eligible. Students can apply while in their senior year in high school, as college attendance can be verified before the award is given in the fall. Applications are accepted from November through August for each year. Additionally, students may reapply for the scholarship.
The Ukrainian American Veterans expressed thanks to all those who made donations to the scholarship fund to make this program possible. A special thank you was 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 to the UAV National Scholarship Fund should send contributions to the National Scholarship Officer, Nicholas Skirka, 109 Windsor Terrace, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Applications for the scholarship should also be sent to this address. For additional information, readers may e-mail [email protected] or call (914) 965-3707.
The National Scholarship Committee consists of John Tkachuk, Peter Olijarczyk, Bohdan Mykitschak and Russel Olijarczyk.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, October 24, 2004, No. 43, Vol. LXXII
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