Casey Frankoski Scholarship fund reaches $10k donations

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Excelsior University announced that its Casey Frankoski ’24 Ever Upward Scholarship fund has reached $10,000 in donations. This scholarship honors the memory of Casey Frankoski , a local National Guard member and Excelsior student who passed away in the line of duty in March.

The scholarship will go towards supporting active military or veteran students to achieve their educational goals. It will remain open to contributions until September 1.

Frankoski enlisted in the National Guard in 2016 and received many honors while serving. She was also a volunteer firefighter, a member of the Environmental Conservation Corps, and in her final class at Excelsior University to complete her Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

“Casey Frankoski was a shining example of the Excelsior student story: while heroically serving her country, she took advantage of flexible online programs to grow personally and professionally,” said Excelsior University president David Schejbal. “While Casey’s story was tragically cut short, we are proud to continue her legacy for the next generation of military students through the Casey Frankoski ’24 Ever Upward Scholarship.”

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