Student Veterans of America
About SVA
A group for Veterans by veterans. Today's veterans face numerous obstacles in their path of attaining a college degree. These challenges range from a missing sense of camaraderie to feeling like an outsider amongst 18 year old traditional students to a lack of understanding by university faculty. When coupled with the visible and invisible wounds of war, a college degree can be an elusive goal for men and women returning from military service. Student Veterans of America (SVA) works to help students over some these obstacles. Come check out the Veterans Study Area [1] in the Library!
How to Get Involved
Visit SVA OrgSync page [2]
[2]Email: sva.davenport@gmail.com [3]
Check us out on Facebook [4]
[4]Visit the National SVA Website [5]
Purpose
To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. Specifically, assist Veterans with the transition into student life. Offer people with the same interests and experiences a place to meet and develop a support network which will provide resources, information on benefits, and support in the hardships of transitioning back into civilian life.
Events
Ping Pong Tournament
Student Athletic Center Ping Pong Tables
Friday, April 5 from 6-10pm
Prizes!!
Scholarships
Google-SVA Scholarship [6] Student Veterans of America & Google have partnered to provide eight (8) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans. Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field.
Pat Tillman Military Scholarship [7] Open to current service members, veterans, and spouses of such. Must be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree as a full-time student. Application deadline: Friday, February 15 at 11:59:59 PM PST.