CORVIAS FOUNDATION, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corvias
Foundation, a private charitable foundation, today announced it has
awarded four-year college scholarships, each worth up to $50,000, to two
high school seniors, one the child of an active-duty service member at
Hurlburt Air Field, while the other is the child on an active-duty
service member at Eglin Air Force Base. These students will be part of
the 14th class of Corvias Foundation scholarship recipients.
Corvias Foundation awarded the scholarships based on merit and need.
Each student was required to respond to four questions that highlighted
different aspects of their lives as students, as well as members of an
active-duty military family. This fall, each student will be attending
the four-year institution of their choice to pursue their academic
careers.
“We are honored to award this year’s scholarships to these deserving and
outstanding high school students,” said John Picerne, Foundation
Founder. “Every year I continue to be amazed by the incredible drive and
determination of these students. We are honored to be able to help them
achieve their academic dreams.”
The scholarships provide reliable, recurring financial assistance over
each student’s four years of study. Students receive scholarships in the
amount of up to $12,500 per year for four years to pursue a secondary
education at colleges and universities around the country.
“With the Corvias scholarship, the burden of juggling the classroom and
a part time job while in college is futile, allowing me to focus my
attention on academics and my future career and life long goals,” stated
scholarship recipient, Jesus Molina.
In addition to financial support, the recipients will each receive
academic assistance and career services should they need it.
“Our idea of support does not stop at the award amount,” said Maria
Montalvo, Corvias Foundation’s executive director. “We provide our
recipients with tools such as a support network, mentoring and various
internship opportunities to help the students grow both academically and
professionally.”
“My reaction when I found out that I had been selected as a scholarship
recipient was a rush of emotions,” says recipient, Amber Morera. “I was
in shock and so exhilarated after being told the news. I almost started
tearing up and immediately called my parents. I told them the news and
they were so excited and proud to hear that I had been selected. I am so
humbled to have even been considered and to be selected is truly an
honor.”
Since 2006, Corvias Foundation has awarded 428 scholarships, or nearly
$9 million, to military children, spouses, and employee children across
13 Army and Air Force installations. Of the students selected, several
are the first in their families to pursue higher education, with
intentions of pursuing various areas of study, such as medicine,
business, law and biomedical engineering, at top schools including
Georgetown University, Dartmouth College, and New York University, to
name a few.
Hurlburt Air Field, Florida
Jesus Molina of Fort Walton Beach High School was a member of the Viking
football team, as well as the Viking band. He is attending New York
University (NYU) in the fall and where he will major in Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering and pursue a double minor in bioethics and
poverty studies. He plans to attend medical school after graduation and
open a sustainable clinic then hospital.
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Amber Morera is a 2019 graduate of Crestview High School. She has been
active in soccer, student government, and National Honor Society and has
been very engaged in her community. She plans on attending The Ohio
State University this fall to study international business.
About Corvias Foundation
Corvias Foundation is committed to inspiring students, college and
university campuses, and military families to reach higher. Founded in
2006 as “Our Family for Families First Foundation,” our work increases
access to educational, internship, mentoring, and volunteer
opportunities so that those we touch are empowered to pursue their
dreams and to make a greater impact in service to their communities and
their nation. We strive to create ever-increasing opportunities by
providing the resources and networks needed to help our scholars and
partners surpass their goals. We achieve this through a commitment to
education, community engagement and high-impact charitable giving. To
learn more, please visit: corviasfoundation.org.
About Corvias
As a privately-owned company headquartered in East Greenwich, Rhode
Island, Corvias partners with higher education and government
institutions nationwide to solve their most essential systemic problems
and create long-term, sustainable value through our unique approach to
partnership. Corvias pursues the kinds of partnerships that materially
and sustainably improve the quality of life for the people who call our
communities home, purposefully choosing to partner with organizations
who share our values and whose mission is to serve as the foundational
blocks, or pillars, of our nation. To learn more, please visit: corvias.com.
Contacts
Maria Montalvo, Corvias Foundation
401-228-2835
[email protected]
