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Meet our grant Recipients
2008 Recipient: Grace Imburgia, Elgin, IL

School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Community Service: Volunteer at Grace Community Bible Church
Goals: To become a registered nurse that provides outstanding patient care.
Qualifications: I believe that I am a great candidate for this scholarship because I have always been instilled with a heart of compassion for those in need. I would love to be able to give back to the community, especially as the shortage of nurses continues to increase.

My father John has been a hero and inspiration to me and many others for his years of service to the military and our country. My father was a marine in the Vietnam War. He was only 19 when he left for Vietnam, and stayed there for a year. During his time, he achieved several metals-the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, National Defense Service metal, Vietnamese Service Metal, and Good Conduct Metal.

Nothing would make my father more proud than for his daughter to become a nurse because of all the nurses that helped him and his fellow servicemen in their time of need.

2007 Recipient: Katherine Mummert, Speedway, IN

School: Purdue University
Community Service: Patriot Guard Riders, and Tutor and Mentor programs at Speedway High School.
Awards/Achievements: National Honor Society; 8 semesters-Superior Honor Roll; Co-captain (2 yrs)-varsity volleyball, Mental Attitude Award; All-conference volleyball.
Goals: To become a nurse
Qualifications: I would be an excellent candidate for this grant because being a veteran seems to be a Mummert family trait. My two brothers are Iraqi Freedom veterans; my father is a veteran from the Viet Nam era; my grandfather was a WW II combat vet, and my great-grandfather was a Spanish-American War vet. We are an extremely patriotic family.

When my brothers were overseas at war, our entire family became involved with support groups and military functions. This resulted in my father and me becoming members of the Patriot Guard Riders-a motorcycle organization that attends funerals of fallen soldiers and acts as honor guard/escort for the funeral procession. These fallen heroes deserve no less than our total reverence, thus we feel compelled to show their families our appreciation and share in their grief.

My family also believes in the value of higher education. Because I am personally responsible for half of my total college expenses, your grant would be extremely welcome and appreciated.

This Grant is only for Veterans and their families. Please apply only if you are a Veteran or directly related (Grand Child, Child, Sibling, Spouse or Parents) to the Veteran.
Student Information
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College Choice:   name & location
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Name of school:   name & location
Class Rank:   GPA:   Attendance:  in percentage
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In 300 words or less, please explain why you are a good candidate for this scholarship

Veterans Information
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Please check if the Veteran is of Foreign war: Yes  No
If yes, please explain the war:
Please check if the Veteran has been injured in the War: Yes  No
Please check if the Veteran made the ultimate sacrifice: Yes  No