In an effort to help relieve the financial stress experienced by many of Texas A&M University's more than 1,150 veterans, the Veteran Resource and Support Center (VRSC) announced a new scholarship initiative for veterans and their spouses last fall.
Answering that call, Don and Ellie Knauss were one of the first couples to endow a Freedom Scholarship, the highest of the three tiers of veteran scholarship support. Established in March through the Texas A&M Foundation, their $200,000 scholarship will be awarded to its first recipient this fall.
About 40 percent of Texas A&M student veterans are married, and many have a spouse taking courses simultaneously.
"Veterans experience enough stress when transitioning from military to civilian life, and scholarships can take some of that burden away," said Don. "Texas A&M is already a great transition place for veterans to start or finish their education, and private financial support will only enhance that reputation."
Learn more about the Veterans Resource Center, the different levels of Freedom Scholarships and the Knauss family's motivation behind their gift.
Texas A&M Foundation
The Texas A&M Foundation is a nonprofit organization that receives major gifts and manages endowments for Texas A&M University. This year, the Foundation will provide $88.2 million for scholarships, faculty support, leadership programs and construction projects. Request your A&M Support Kit to learn how you can make a difference at Texas A&M through a gift to the Foundation.
Answering that call, Don and Ellie Knauss were one of the first couples to endow a Freedom Scholarship, the highest of the three tiers of veteran scholarship support. Established in March through the Texas A&M Foundation, their $200,000 scholarship will be awarded to its first recipient this fall.
About 40 percent of Texas A&M student veterans are married, and many have a spouse taking courses simultaneously.
"Veterans experience enough stress when transitioning from military to civilian life, and scholarships can take some of that burden away," said Don. "Texas A&M is already a great transition place for veterans to start or finish their education, and private financial support will only enhance that reputation."
Learn more about the Veterans Resource Center, the different levels of Freedom Scholarships and the Knauss family's motivation behind their gift.
Texas A&M Foundation
The Texas A&M Foundation is a nonprofit organization that receives major gifts and manages endowments for Texas A&M University. This year, the Foundation will provide $88.2 million for scholarships, faculty support, leadership programs and construction projects. Request your A&M Support Kit to learn how you can make a difference at Texas A&M through a gift to the Foundation.
