The VOVK Foundation and Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Announce the Recipient of the 2024 VOVK Scholarship.
The UNWLA is honored to continue its partnership with the VOVK Foundation in support of students of Ukrainian heritage studying technology, engineering, arts, and humanities in the US. After a highly competitive selection process, Viktoria Scherba has been awarded this year’s $4,000 VOVK scholarship.
“We are delighted to issue the annual scholarship from the VOVK Foundation, facilitated by the UNWLA, to support an outstanding student and activist, Viktoriia Scherba. We hope this scholarship will help her concentrate on her studies and ultimately use her knowledge to contribute to Ukraine’s rebuilding as a prosperous and democratic society,”
Viktoriia Scherba is a graduate student in public policy at the University of Chicago. Before coming to the U.S., she worked in the Ukrainian Parliament on foreign policy issues and interned in the European Parliament. Recently, Viktoriia completed a summer traineeship with the International Monetary Fund, focusing on government relations. She is currently involved in national pro-Ukrainian advocacy initiatives in the U.S.
Viktoria Scherba
“UNWLA’s mission in education is to empower Ukrainian youth by supporting their access to education. We were thrilled to launch a new scholarship with the VOVK Foundation in 2023, expanding available assistance for Ukrainian students in the U.S.” said UNWLA President, Natalia Pawlenko. “UNWLA’s Eva Staszkiw Fund has awarded scholarships to advance Ukrainian studies since the 1950s. Eva Staszkiw, a passionate advocate for educational opportunities, donated her life savings to sustain the UNWLA scholarship fund. It is an honor to continue her legacy and create new opportunities through our partnership with the VOVK Foundation”.
