Supporting heroes: American University Kyiv offers scholarships to Ukrainian veterans, widows, widowers and children of fallen soldiers
The Scholarship Fund at the American University of Kyiv (AUK), founded in 2023 by AUK president Dan Rice, is still running and supporting veterans, widows/widowers, and children of fallen Ukrainian heroes. The fund's partners include the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Ukrainian Veterans Fund under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, with financial assistance from American private and corporate donors.
Rubryka reports this.
What is the problem?
"As a veteran of the American army, I know well that quality education helps to get a good profession, opportunities, and a team of like-minded people – and, therefore, a better life. I am sure that each of the fallen heroes who had children and who, for their future, protected and defended the independence of Ukraine dreamed of a good education and career for them. I am convinced that new skills, a new community, and positive challenges are what will motivate Ukrainian veterans, widows, and widowers of fallen heroes, despite all the tragedy of today's war, to continue living and realizing their potential for the benefit of Ukraine. Thank you to the partners and donors for supporting the Fund and the wide opportunities for our heroes and their family members," Dan Rice, the president of AUK, said.
What is the solution?
In 2024, AUK will show deep respect and honor to the Ukrainian military and members of their families by inviting Ukrainian veterans, widows/widowers, and children of fallen (deceased) heroes to take advantage of the Foundation's "Honor" program. This program provides scholarships covering 99% of the cost of studying at AUK for a chosen bachelor's or master's program.
Solutions to win: American University Kyiv offers scholarships to veterans and children of fallen soldiers
How does it work?
The Ukrainian Veterans' Fund of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the American University of Kyiv signed a Memorandum of Cooperation last summer. In the fall, four scholarship recipients began their studies at AUK.
"Scholarship training for veterans and their families is a great opportunity to get a new qualification and self-realization in the field that has always been attractive but has been unavailable for various reasons. From my own experience, after a person has received combat experience, training itself can help switch over to return to civilian life. It's like an opportunity to start all over again," Yuliia Kirillova, head of the Ukrainian Veterans Fund, urges.
Some of the individuals and organizations that have generously contributed to the AUK scholarship fund include J.P. Morgan Infrastructure Fund, Summit Utilities, AEVEX, Aerovironment, Point72, Third Coast, Logistics Plus, Liberty Tools, Mr. Tim Tyson, Mr. William Murdy, Dr. Karen Kula McClone, General David Petraeus, AUK President Daniel Rice, and other donors.
The deadline to submit scholarship applications is August 21, 2024.
For reference:
American University Kyiv is the first private university in Ukraine to offer high standards of American education thanks to a partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), one of the largest universities in the USA, ranked by US News & World Report as the most innovative university in America. In Ukraine, the founding partners of AUK are EPAM Systems, BGV Group Management, Academy DTEK, Brain, Channel Georgian Consulting, and Georgian American University.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) was founded in 1919 and works with corporate, government, and foundation partners worldwide to develop and administer scholarships, study abroad, corporate training, and leadership development programs. IIE has a network of 18 offices and affiliates worldwide and more than 1,300 member organizations. It awards more than 29,000 scholarships annually in 180 countries, including Fulbright Scholarships, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, and many others.
The Ukrainian Veterans Fund is an institution under the management of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Veterans Fund implements several projects and programs to support veterans and their families. The Fund's activities stimulate the development and implementation of modern projects aimed at support
It should be noted that the university was officially opened in the River Station building in May 2023, and students began training offline.
