Veterans' education scholarship launched at GCC

Veterans' education scholarship launched at GCC

As Americans recognize the contributions of servicemen and women in the coming week with Veterans' Day, Genesee Community College is introducing a new Veterans' Education Scholarship designed to promote higher education with our nation's veterans. The new program is spearheaded by Dr. Roger Triftshauser, Rear Admiral, Naval Reserve Dental Corps (retired), a well-known public servant and local orthodontist. "The scholarship is our way of thanking veterans for their dedicated service, while ensuring that deserving men and women have the opportunity to undertake a quality college education," Triftshauser said. "Our goal is to raise $10,000."

The new Veterans' Education Scholarship will augment federal veteran benefits, helping veterans return to college to obtain vital career training. The new scholarship fund is earmarked specifically for veterans; it will provide financial assistance to veterans enrolled at Genesee Community College.