PHILADELPHIA – The Ukrainian National Association (UNA) has a long-standing tradition of assisting students in their pursuit of higher education. Despite the continuing challenges of the coronavirus, the UNA continued that tradition in 2021. The UNA Scholarship Committee met virtually on June 22 to review all applications for scholarships and awards.
There was a total of 44 applicants from 23 different UNA branches. The number and quality of applicants this year were truly exceptional, with a number of students applying for more than one scholarship for which they were eligible.
The special scholarships awarded by the UNA include the following for undergraduate students:
– Joseph and Dora Galandiuk Scholarship ($2,000) for students in sciences or accounting
– Drs. Maria, Dmytro, and Olha Jarosewycz Scholarship ($1,000) for students excelling in their studies
– Vera Stangl Scholarship ($750) for students studying journalism or nature/ wildlife
– Joseph Wolk Scholarship ($750) for students of Lemko heritage
– Ukrainian National Home Corp. of Blackstone, Mass., Scholarships ($500 each) for students from UNA New England branches
– Stefan Hawrysz Scholarship ($750) for students from one of the UNA’s Philadelphia District branches. This scholarship was created in 2021 by the Philadelphia District of the UNA.
THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
At the next quadrennial convention in May 2022 the Ukrainian National Association
will elect a President/CEO and Board of Directors among others and subsequently
appointments will be made to the positions of Secretary/COO and Treasurer/CFO.
Applicants should possess proven governance and executive leadership skills and
experience. Desired qualities and talents include executive leadership, experience
in business management and an ability to think across all disciplines relevant to the
UNA. Individuals appointed to the positions of Secretary/COO and Treasurer/CFO
will be members of the Board of Directors.
All applicants must be UNA members in good standing. A full position profile and
instructions for applying are on-line at unainc.org/una/leadership-position-openings.
The completed forms and a copy of the applicant’s detailed Resume must be sent
via certified mail on or before October 31, 2021 to:
Ukrainian National Association, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Stefan Kaczaraj, President
2200 Route 10
PO Box 280
Parsippany, NJ 07054
THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR ITS NEW CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
At the next quadrennial convention in May 2022 the Ukrainian National Association
will elect the following:
President/CEO
Board of Directors
Audit Committee
Fraternal Advisory Board
Candidates should possess proven governance and executive leadership skills and
experience. Desired qualities and talents include executive leadership, experience
in business management and an ability to think across all disciplines relevant to the
UNA.
All candidates must be UNA members in good standing. A full position profile and
instructions for applying are on-line at unainc.org/una/leadership-position-openings.
The completed forms and a copy of the nominee’s detailed Resume and a short
statement as to why the nominee would be an excellent candidate must be sent via
certified mail on or before October 31, 2021 to:
Ukrainian National Association, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Stefan Kaczaraj, President
2200 Route 10
PO Box 280
Parsippany, NJ 07054
З Днем Вишиванки! Happy Vyshyvanka Day from the UNA! Missing the rest of our team in office, but always grateful for everyone’s hard work during our work-from-home transition!
We are excited to announce that the Ukrainian National Association, Inc., is now accepting digital payments!
To access our credit card payment portal visit unainc.epaypolicy.com. You may also access the portal through the “Pay Now” button on our website.
In addition to the credit card option available on this portal, members can download from our website an authorization form for an eCheck payment option. This eCheck option uses the Automated Clearing House (ACH) to direct debit payments from a members’ checking account to their UNA certificate.
We strive to provide our clients with exceptional services and are excited to offer you the option of paying via credit card or eCheck.
Additionally, our credit card payment page is mobile compatible, so you can access it on your smartphone.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the UNA’s Home Office directly. Thank you for being a member!
The Philadelphia District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association is pleased to announce the establishment of the Philadelphia District Stefan Hawrysz Scholarship in the amount of $750 per year. Students who are members of the Philadelphia District Branches (Nos. 10, 83, 153, 162, 163, 173, 362, 397 and 501) of the UNA are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
The award is named in honor of Stefan Hawrysz, a former UNA National Organizer, Auditor and Advisor who personally enrolled over 2,500 UNA members and established 16 UNA branches. Mr. Hawrysz also served as chairman of the Philadelphia District Committee of the UNA and was a Philadelphia community activist.
The Philadelphia District of the UNA continues to support local organizations, and parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles, are encouraged to enroll their children in the UNA in order to take full advantage of the various fraternal benefits offered by the organization.
Eligibility for the new scholarship includes the following criteria: 1) students must have a UNA qualifying policy; 2) students must be members of any Philadelphia District Branch; 3) students must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.A. or Canada; and 4) students must submit a completed UNA scholarship application and provide a brief essay.
The UNA has a long history of supporting students in their academic studies, and the first scholarships were small stipends awarded to promising students to help them attain a better future. A formal scholarship program for student members was established in 1964. With the addition of the Philadelphia District Stefan Harwysh Scholarship, the UNA now has 11 Special Scholarships in addition to UNA Awards, which are based on the applicant’s year of study.
Readers are advised to visit the UNA’s website, www.unainc.org, to see a listing of all of the UNA scholarships and the requirements for student applications. For more information about UNA scholarships, readers may contact Maria Drich, 973-292-9800, ext. 3035.
The deadline for 2021-2022 applications on all scholarship awards is June 1, 2021. In addition to scholarships, the UNA offers a number of options for both parents and grandparents to assist with handling the cost of higher education for their children. Most popular are endowment policies that provide insurance protection and at maturity allow students to use the funds for college expenses. In addition, the UNA offers a Coverdell Education Savings Account that allows up to $2,000 per year to be placed in an account that will grow tax free. Withdrawals from the account can be made up to age 30 for a student’s qualified educational expenses.
To discuss available UNA products or options for college funding, readers may contact any of the Philadelphia District Branch Secretaries listed below.
On February 20 Catherine Husak, a member of UNA Branch 173, celebrated her 101st birthday. To mark the occasion, she was joined by several members of Ukrainian National Association Branch 173 and parishioners of St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del. The celebration at her home included flowers along with a traditional Ukrainian torte. Everyone joyfully sang Mnohaya Lita (Many Years) and Happy Birthday. Mnohaya Lita, Pani Husak!
