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Origins and Early Efforts (Pre-1967) From its founding, the UNWLA understood the transformative power of education. Initially, scholarships were awarded only to UNWLA members. After World War II, the focus shifted to supporting Ukrainian stu- dents in Poland through a discreet initiative known as “Scholarships to Europe,” due to political constraints. Expansion to Brazil (1967) In 1967, Nadia Shulhan, director of the Colegio Santa Olga in Prudentopolis, Brazil, met with UNWLA presi- dent Stefania Pushkar. Learning about the dire educational needs of Ukrainian children in Brazil, the UNWLA initiated support for girls at Colegio Santa Olga, with Branch 33 (Parma, OH) as the first sponsor. By 1969, the program was formalized under Maria Chymynec (Social Welfare Chair), with Sofia Andrushkiw overseeing scholarships to Poland and Lidia Burachynska handling Brazil. Structured Growth (1971–1981) Under Dr. Teodozia Sawycka, elected Social Welfare Chair in 1971, the Scholarship Program gained structure and vis- ibility. Her outreach campaign — “Ukrainians in the USA – Helping Ukrainian Students” — mobilized membership and the diaspora. During a 1975 visit to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, she identified deeper needs and launched the now-familiar individual sponsorship model, coordinated through networks of UNWLA branches and membership. It is a model that builds personal bonds between sponsors and students and fosters program loyalty. Teodozia Sawycka published the first two UNWLA Schol - arship Program reports in booklet form. Sofia Andrushkiw continued overseeing scholarships in Poland, and Teodozia Sawycka, in Brazil. By 1980, 177 scholarships were awarded annually. 14 OUR LIFE • September-October 2025 UNWLA Scholarship/Children-Student Sponsorship Program: A Brief History For over 58 years, the UNWLA has championed education through its Scholarship/Children-Student Spon - sorship Program. Since its inception, the program has awarded over 24,000 scholarships, totaling more than $5 million, to students of Ukrainian descent in 17 countries. The growth and success of the UNWLA Scholarship Program are the result of the unwavering support of our international partners, the dedication and hard work of the UNWLA Scholarship Standing Committee members and volunteers, and the generosity of our sponsors and benefactors. Participation from UNWLA branches and members — along with contributions from over 4,000 donors — has provided the financial foundation that sustains and advances the mission of the Scholarship Program. Nadia Jaworiw , UNWLA Scholarship/Children-Student Sponsorship Program Chair Since its inception, the program has awarded over 24,000 scholarship s, totaling more than $5 million , to students of Ukrainian descent in 17 countries . Luba Bilowchtchuk and Anna Krawczuk with Dr. Teodozia Sawycka (l-r), 1992.
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