Ways you can make a difference in a military-connected student’s life
Scholarships
Consider establishing a scholarship to show your support for military-connected students
Scholarships provide access to the best education experience and are a tremendous way to show your support for military-connected students
The Gerald B. ’58, ‘59 and Roberta M. Faigle ‘60 Scholarship is an $100,000 endowed scholarship open to graduate student veterans across the University’s schools and colleges, both on-campus and online. Awarded annually, the gift will empower military veterans as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.
“As a veteran I believe that advanced education for veterans is a real key in developing our future leaders. We are happy to help achieve this.”
-Gerry and Bobbie Faigle, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Syracuse University Alumni
For more information on how you can support military-connected students through a named scholarship, please contact us at (315) 443-0141 or by email vlf@syr.edu.
The Veteran and Military-Connected Student Immersion Program
A gift to The Veteran and Military-Connected Student Career Immersion Program will help prepare students to successfully secure civilian careers upon graduation
The Veteran and Military-Connected Student Immersion Program prepares students for civilian careers upon graduation. Through a combination of skills assessment, preparatory career-focused seminars and courses, and a three-day immersion trip to major metropolitan areas across the country, this experiential offering provides student veterans with valuable career networking and engagement opportunities.
“My family is honored to be part of everything that is happening at Syracuse University in support of veteran and military-connected students on campus. A unique challenge faced by many of our student veterans is the task of navigating career opportunities. That is why I chose to endow the Veteran and Military-Connected Student Immersion Program. As a veteran and a proud father of a former U.S. Air Force officer, I can’t imagine a better cause to support.”
-Paul Dottle, Former Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Advisory Board Chair
ROTC Professional Development
A gift to the ROTC Professional Development empowers aspiring cadets to enhance their leadership, management, team building, and communication skills to unleash their potential as future leaders
ROTC Professional Development helps to support additional leadership training and activities that enhances the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. It offers numerous opportunities for cadets to participate in staff rides, retreats, lectures, and seminars to learn how to effectively inspire, develop, and lead others.
“The University and the ROTC program set the foundational leadership skills that helped to shape me into the person I am today, and I am tremendously proud of my alma mater as it supports and empowers my fellow veterans, service members and their families. I established the ROTC Professional Development Fund to provide our future – our Cadets, with additional experiential opportunities to exercise, apply and test their mental agility, communication skills, and overall leadership abilities.”
–Major General Peggy Combs, US Army Retired ’85, highest-ranking female military officer to graduate from Syracuse University, Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Advisory Board Member
ROTC Cadet Endowed Scholarship
Support future generations of Syracuse University ROTC cadets and help us keep our 107+ consecutive years of Syracuse University ROTC commissioning going strong!
A gift to the ROTC Cadet Endowed Scholarship provides financial tuition assistance to Syracuse University’s ROTC cadets.
“As you know, teamwork is a valued military trait we all share. It is our hope that this scholarship will be a team effort embraced by all Syracuse University ROTC alumni and supporters in any way they can. The best part is that the fund is “endowed,” meaning the principal always stays intact. Every contribution is added to the endowed fund as “principal” and only income earned on the principal is used to support ROTC cadets. Therefore, your contribution will remain in the fund, helping future cadets in perpetuity. As we grow the principal, the annual payout increases and supports more cadets. All gifts are appreciated and have a positive impact on the lives of these future leaders.”
– Col. John Litzenberger, USAF, Ret. ’72, P’00 and former Syracuse University Air Force ROTC cadet