August 15, 2014
Immediate Release – DKWF 2014 Scholarship Winners
The Descendants of Korean War Foundation (DKWF) announced the winners of four scholarships awarded in honor of the four Congressional members who served in the Korean War. The DKWF Scholarships were established to provide financial assistance for descendants of U.S. veterans who served in the Korean War.
“Korean War veterans, their families and communities should be proud of these young, talented students rewarded for their academic excellence and for their exceptional leadership potential. These bright young students will make significant contribution to the society and will serve in leadership roles in the future,” said Justin C. Rhee, President of DKWF. Dr. Ruth Starr, Chair of the 2014 DKWF Scholarship Committee, said, “The committee would like to thank all the applicants for the high quality historical research and writing exhibited in the essay stories. DKWF acknowledges all applicants as winners for their accomplishments.”
For the 2014 academic year DKWF scholarship, eligible students were required to show proof enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree seeking student or a high school senior who will attend college. Selection criteria includes their academic and leadership achievement, personal merit, letters of recommendation, and a short essay about their family member who served in the Korean War. We are pleased to award four $500 scholarships to the following students:
The Howard Coble Public Service Scholarship Award
Sarah Touey of Pringle, PA, (Wyoming Seminary)
The John Conyers Jr. Public Service Scholarship Award
Kyrin Alexander of Alta Loma, CA, (Alta Loma High School)
The Sam Johnson Public Service Scholarship Award
Rochelle, Reiss of Phoenix, AZ, (University of Arizona)
The Charles B. Rangel Public Service Scholarship Award
Robert Brennan of Bellmawr, NJ, (Triton Regional High School)
DKWF would like to recognize eleven finalists. The finalists are:
Dylan Armstrong of West Kingston, RI, (The Prout School);
Carly Christensen of San Anselmo, CA, (UCLA);
Robert Comstock III of Bradley, CA, (Paso Robles High School);
Lauren Cowher of Roanoke, VA, (Cave Spring High School);
Nathan Gayda of Valparaiso, IN, (Valparaiso High School);
Joseph Kress of Greenville, SC, (Eastside High School);
Katherine Rathgeber of Las Cruces, NM, (Quincy University);
Stephanie Shelburne of Peoria, IL, (Homeschool);
Emily Siegrist of Wixom, MI, (Michigan State University);
Standish Wheeler of Waldorf, MD, (Thomas Stone High School); and
Graham Zolkowski of Chicago, IL, (University of Illinois, Urbana).
For further information or to make contribution toward scholarship, please contact Dr. Ruth Starr, Chair of the 2014 DKWF Scholarship Committee at Exec.Board@DescendantsofKoreanWar.Org.
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On July 26, 2013, DKWF announced its 2013 Scholarship winners and they are:
The John Conyers Jr. Public Service Scholarship Award
Cassandra Lowell, Urbana High School (Harvard University), Monrovia, MD
The Sam Johnson Public Service Scholarship Award
Evan Taylor Clinton, George High School (Columbia University), Fallsington, PA
The Charles B. Rangel Public Service Scholarship Award
Richard Holden, Villanova University, Haworth, NJ
The Howard Coble Public Service Scholarship Award
Brianna R. Parsons, Brooke Point High School (Virginia Tech), Stafford, VA
DKWF would like to recognize eight finalists. The finalists are:
Leinani Amorin, Bel Air, MD, (Penn State University);
Shiloh Donnell, McLean, VA, (Hope College);
Alexander Langley, Grand Junction, CO, (Grand Junction High School);
Stuart Littlejohn, Selmer, TN, (McNairy Central High School);
Augustus Logsdon, Lexington, KY, (University of Virginia);
Alec Magdaleno, Davie, FL, (University of Chicago);
Sierra Minchaca, Napa, CA, (University of CA, Berkeley);
Caleb Wilkerson, Morton, IL, (Harding University);
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On August 22, 2012, DKWF announced its 2012 Scholarship winners and they are:
Sarah Sarkesian of Lake Zurich, IL (Emory University)
Kevin Michael Campbell of Natchez, MS (Adams County Christian School)
Elena Rose Duren of Madison, WI (Madison East High School)
Samantha Michelle Wood of Heber Springs, AR (Heber Springs High School)