AMVETS, DEVRY UNIVERSITY HELP FUND VETERANS’ AND THEIR FAMILIES’ FUTURES

Six veterans and four veterans’ family members earn 2009 fall scholarships

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2009— AMVETS, one of the nation’s largest and most inclusive veterans service organization, announced the ten fall scholarship winners for the AMVETS–DeVry University Scholarship Program. 

Selected to receive educational awards valued up to $9,000 each at DeVry University are veterans Jamie Steeves of Irving, Texas.; Renee Moore of Jacksonville, Fla.; Claudi Uzquiano Camacho of Apopka, Fla.; David Engnes or Belpre, Ohio; Paul Quinn of Philadelphia, and Richard Richter of Sevierville, Tenn.; veterans’ spouses Shannon Snelson of Seymour, Tenn.; Sheila Meyer of Wheaton, Ill.; and Kelly Popple of Zimmerman, Minn.; and veteran’s child Amanda Johnson of Columbia Falls, Mont.

The winners were selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Each year, AMVETS’ national scholarship programs award more than $2 million in scholarships to veterans and graduating high school students who are sons and daughters or grandchildren of American veterans.

 “AMVETS is extremely grateful for DeVry University’s continued generosity and the unique opportunities offered to this fall’s deserving recipients,” said AMVETS National Commander Duane J. Miskulin. “Through DeVry University and other educational institutions, AMVETS is proud to continue offering exceptional educational support to our Nation’s heroes and their loved ones.”

National Director of Military Affairs for DeVry, Inc., Randy Plunkett said, “Partnering with AMVETS continues to serve as a force multiplier in enabling DeVry University to maximize their outreach to this nation’s deserving military and their families.”
About AMVETS:    
A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America’s armed forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, as well as community service and legislative reform that enhances the quality of life for this nation’s citizens and veterans alike. AMVETS is one of the largest congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organizations in the United States, and includes members from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves. To learn more visit www.amvets.org.