Skurow Student Veteran Award
All Ohio State students receiving VA education benefits are invited to apply for the Arnold Skurow Student Veteran Award. Each year the OSU Veterans Advisory Board selects three to five student veterans who best exemplify academic excellence, community service and leadership, to receive a $300-$500 scholarship. Students must be currently enrolled at Ohio State and certified for educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria: demonstrated involvement in veteran and community activities, proven academic accomplishment, recommendation from faculty member.
The student veteran award is named in honor of Arnold Skurow - a US Navy veteran and a key leader in helping disabled veterans and Vietnam-era veterans receive affirmative action rights. Arnie was a charter member of the campus chapter of AMVETS and served as an advisor and positive influence to many staff and student veterans at The Ohio State University. He was a long-time senior computer specialist in the Office of Information Technology. Arnie passed away unexpectedly in 1996.
Donations
Veterans Affairs welcomes donations to the Student Veteran Affairs Fund (#309863), which is part of The Ohio State University Campus Campaign. Funds are used to provide scholarships to OSU student veterans. To participate, simply contact your department Campus Campaign representative, or contact the OSU Campus Campaign Hotline at 614-292-3065.
