The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine and the American University of Kyiv signed a Memorandum of Cooperation regarding the support and comprehensive protection of the interests of veterans of Ukraine, their family members, family members of fallen (deceased) war veterans and family members of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine.
The official signing of the Memorandum took place on June 7, 2023 at the recently opened AUK Campus.
Why is it important?
“Education is a fundamental tool for the reintegration of veterans into civilian life. It opens up new opportunities, helps veterans develop the necessary skills to change careers or advance in the present. Education is a place for socialization, helping veterans establish new social connections and adapt to a “peaceful” life. Education helps ensure economic stability, increaces chances of finding a well-paid job…”.” — Ruslana Velychko-Tryfoniuk, First Deputy Executive Director of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation.
In 2022, AUK launched a scholarship program for talented Ukrainian students – Build Solid Futures. It provides scholarships to students based on academic achievement, financial need and wartime scholarships as a contribution to the development of Ukraine’s youth, its resilience and commitment to freedom.
“Cooperation with the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine will be a significant contribution to the future of Ukrainian veterans and the families of fallen heroes. By signing this Memorandum, we certify that the implementation of joint programs and projects, created to support Ukrainian veterans and their family members is one of the key tasks and directions for American University Kyiv”, – emphasized Dan Rice, president of AUK.
As part of its scholarship program, AUK has two fully funded scholarships for wounded warriors and children of fallen heroes – those who lost their parents in war.
The number of scholarships for veterans is limited, stay tuned for details of the competition. We would like to add that in the study on the needs of veterans and active military personnel conducted by the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, 24.4% of the interviewed veterans indicated that they need support in getting an education now or will need It in the future. They also mentioned the possibility of retraining as an important tool of resocialization.
In partnership with the American University Kyiv, UVF creates conditions for advanced training and retraining of veterans, expands their opportunities and provides a tool for mastering a new profession after military service.
