SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI), an industry leader in providing accredited and accelerated online learning, is proud to announce a new academic scholarship to assist active duty military personnel, veterans, and first responders in achieving Firearms Technology degrees. The SGT Michael Beckerman Memorial Scholarship and the Paul Jackson First Responder Scholarship are full scholarships, providing full tuition and fees.
The SGT Michael Beckerman Memorial Scholarship is specifically reserved for individuals who currently serve in the armed forces or are veterans of military service and who are in good standing with his/her branch of service and/or who have received an Honorable Discharge.
“We are very excited to provide these new scholarship opportunities to the men and women currently serving in our military, our honored veterans, and the first responders who put their lives on the line in communities across the country,” said SDI Executive Director of Strategic Development, Wes LeMay. “The training, experience, and professionalism of our military personnel and first responders make them uniquely qualified for the firearms industry, so we are pleased to provide these new funding opportunities through which they can achieve their academic and professional goals.”
The scholarship is named in honor of a man who served his country with honor and distinction. SGT Beckerman served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one tour in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While serving his country on these deployments, SGT Beckerman enrolled in Sonoran Desert Institute and worked toward continuing his education. On Dec. 31, 2010, he made the ultimate sacrifice: SGT Beckerman was killed in action (KIA) in Howz-e Madad, Afghanistan. He is survived by his daughter, Brianna.
The annual scholarship provides full tuition and fees for SDI’s Associate of Science in Firearms Technology degree program to two recipients, one in the fall semester and one in the spring. Applications must be submitted by midnight (MST) on December 1 for the spring award and by midnight (MST) on June 1 for the fall award. For eligibility requirements, please visit https://sdi.edu/scholarships/.
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