Student Veterans of America and Google Announce 2024 Scholarship Recipients

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2024) - For the 2024-2025 academic year, Student Veterans of America®(SVA) and Google are proud to continue their collaboration in supporting military service members and veterans. Through this partnership, eight exceptional veterans will be awarded $10,000 scholarships to assist them in pursuing degrees in Computer Science.

This initiative reflects the shared commitment of both SVA and Google to honor and support those who have served our nation. The selected scholarship recipients have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a strong dedication to advancing their personal and professional goals.

The distinguished awardees of the Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship for the year 2024-2025 are Linnea Castro, Daniel Seo, Michael Shires, Rashawnda Ellis, Idaly Garcia, Miguel Pingol, Robert Hall, and Daniel Neshem.

While applying for the scholarship, the essay prompts caused Castro to become introspective and examine her own story. "The essay questions really made me think about the story of my path, and through writing those essays I became even more proud of my journey," said Castro. As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner she has a passion for growth, development, and education. "This scholarship is not only going to make sure that I have the ability to finish my degree, but it plants seeds," said Castro. "Me getting a master's degree is no longer a question of whether I find the money for it, but now, it's going to be there for me, and I just have to take the steps and do it."

SVA is incredibly grateful to Google and proud of these individuals. SVA and Google look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the field of computer science and engineering.

About Student Veterans of America
With a focused mission on empowering student veterans, Student Veterans of America® (SVA) is committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. Through a dedicated network of nearly 1,600 on-campus chapters in all 50 states and 4 countries representing more than 750,000 student veterans, SVA aims to inspire yesterday's warriors by connecting student veterans with a community of like-minded chapter leaders. Every day these passionate leaders work to provide the necessary resources, network support, and advocacy to ensure student veterans can effectively connect, expand their skills, and ultimately achieve their greatest potential. For more information, visit us at www.studentveterans.org.