2026-2027 Freshman
From Yokosuka, Japan
John Synder
Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Scholarship ($12,000 4 yr renewable $3,000/yr) Recipient
College:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Major:
General Engineering
Academic & Extracirricular Highlights:
- 4.2 High School GPA
- Wrestling
- Kinnick High School Engineering Club
- Dog Foster
Quotes:
“I am very appreciative of the generosity of this fund, and honored to be able to accept this scholarship. This scholarship lightens my financial burden in achieving my academic goals by attending Virginia Tech, which I am very excited to be able to attend this fall. I am thankful for the opportunity to apply to this scholarship, as being a military kid living overseas does place limits on opportunities to apply for geographical based scholarships. Being granted this scholarship further motivates me to excel in the next step of my academic career, as there are people, like you donors, that believe in me enough to help me pay for college.” ~ John