The University of the Pacific’s KGL Veterans Endowed Scholarship has supported active duty, reserve, military-affiliated and veteran students since its inception in 2017. Once fully funded, it will become the most extensive scholarship for veterans at the university.
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Key Takeaways:
- The University of the Pacific established the KGL Veterans Endowed Scholarship in 2017.
- The scholarship supports veteran students.
- Once fully funded, the scholarship will become the largest one for veterans at the university.
During the year of establishment of the scholarship, KGL Logistics made an initial US$500K commitment.
Pacific’s Powell Match program will match the funding over five years, creating a US$1M endowment that will distribute US$40,000 per year in scholarships in perpetuity starting next year.
According to Pacific Regent Ali Dashti, Chairman and CEO of KGL Logistics, the KGL Veterans Endowed Scholarship supports U.S. troops by providing veterans in pursuit of a high-quality education the resources needed to be successful.
The scholarship has supported 12 students for four years, with some students receiving the scholarship for consecutive years.
Apart from the scholarship for veterans, Pacific also provides opportunities and resources for them to succeed. In fact, the university recently held a dedication for the newly-renovated Military and Veteran Student Center in September.
The student center is a safe and supportive space among veteran students to study, connect, and build community among their peers.
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