KSV Scholarships

Manager: Dan Fisher

Our KSV members, for decades, have provided higher learning scholarship funds to deserving students who are related to a Khe Sanh veteran.  We encourage all our members and their families to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you wish to contact the scholarship managers with any questions, please do so using our email admin@khesanh.vet.  Attention: KSV Scholarship Manager

Background: In 2008 at the Reno, NV, Khe Sanh Veterans Reunion, the topic of supporting a scholarship program came to the KSV Membership for a vote. The popularity of this program to support the educational goals of children and grandchildren of Khe Sanh Veterans proved a big hit.

A Scholarship Committee wrote a set of guidelines and criteria for the new program. Early members were all KSV volunteers including Larry McCartney, Bill Jayne, Bruce “T-Bone” Jones, Dennis Mannion and Dan Fisher. The Committee approved a draft, and the program good to go for school year 2009-2010 during the Denver, CO reunion. The KSV Board, President Dave “Bulldog” Smith, Treasurers Tom Eichler and Russ Turner gave their full support to let the donations begin. Then the KSV Membership came through to fund the first-year goals including donations from the reunion silent auction and the KSV Ladies Luncheon.

From 2009 to 2025 the program became phenomenally successful attracting college, university, vocational and trade school applicants. In the 16 years since the start of the Scholarship Fund, $133,500 of donated fundes have helped 221 young scholars achieved their educational goals.

The ‘Thank You’ cards from these students were oftentimes more thankful of their fathers’ and grandfathers’ service in Vietnam and especially Khe Sanh than of the financial awards they received.

Presently, the Scholarship Program is in recharge mode following the passing of our esteemed President/Treasurer Tom Eichler.  We remain focused on helping our grandchildren achieve their educational goals.

Semper Fidelis

The link below will open the 2026 Application Form and Instructions:

KSV-2026-Application-fillable-PDF-1

Testimonials

To Whom It May Concern:    

During my time at the University of Connecticut, I had the honor of receiving a scholarship from the Khe Sanh Veterans Association in 2010 and 2011.  It was humbling and helpful to receive these two awards. After graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor's in English, I was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. I served as a platoon commander in Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. 

Currently, I am the English Department Head at North Haven High School in North Haven, Connecticut and an assistant football coach at Maloney High School in Meriden, Connecticut. In my work with my students and players, I strive to instill in them the same values I learned during my service and as the son of a Khe Sanh veteran.  

These scholarship monies were a welcomed help in 2 of my 4 years at Storrs, and I remain grateful to the association for its assistance.  

Semper Fi       

Devin Mannion

"The Khe Sanh Veteran's Scholarship was instrumental to helping me start my college education on the right track. As a Marine Corps veteran myself, transitioning to college and civilian life was a big new step with a lot of unknowns. The money from the scholarship, which I received in 2021 with my sponsor being my grandfather, Dan Fisher, helped to ease the costs the come with a university education and allowed me to cut down on financial worries to help focus solely on school. With the support of the Khe Sanh scholarship, I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Computer Science this May and am now starting a new chapter as a project engineer in the utilities software industry. Thank you to those who made this scholarship possible."
 
Respectfully,
Adam Chiarella

Rylee Elliott

Dear Mr. Fisher,

I am writing to extend my sincere appreciation for the Khe Sanh Scholarship Award. I am now entering my second year at Waubonsee Community College, with a major in Forensic Photography. This scholarship award allowed me to pay for the whole term up front, which will then allow me to stay focused on my studies, rather than payments.

I was truly excited to share the news with my grandpa, who served in Khe Sanh. He was thrilled to be able to have the connection that offered the scholarship opportunity.

I have grown up listening to stories of his time in the service, the friendships he made and unfortunetly lost, but also watching him navigate his life post injury. My grampa is a huge part of my life, I am sincerely humbled to receive this scholarship for my hard work, however more for his sacrifices.

Thank you again for this generous scholarship award.

Sincerely,
Rylee Elliott

Grace Davis

Thank You

Mr. Fisher,

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for awarding me a Khe Sanh Veterans, Inc. Scholarship Award. This generous support means a great deal to me, both financially and as a recognition of my hard work. I am committed to honoring your generosity through continued dedication to my studies and future endeavors. Thank you again for your support!

Sincerely,
Grace Davis

 

Ava Kligora

Hi, I did receive the scholarship and i am very thankful for it. I sent over a thank you note in the mail sorry if you did not receive it. Once again thank you!

Adylyn Hammons

Sounds great, thank you so much!

Kate Singleton

Hi Mr. Fisher,

I just received the letter, thank you so much for awarding me the scholarship! This means a lot, and I'm grateful you chose to invest in my future!

Thank you again,
Kate Singleton

Lanie Howard

Good Afternoon!

I did indeed receive the scholarship money.
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for selecting me; you have no idea how happy I was to receive this aid, and how much I needed it. I was really starting to lose hope regarding scholarships, and didn't know what I was going to do for school. Even though I still have more work to do, this will help me so so much.

Thank you again. I hope you have a wonderful day, and a great summer!

Lanie Howard

Adylyn Hammons

Dear Mr. Fisher,

Thank you so so much for this wonderful scholarship! I can't wait to use it to help my education and to become a Registered Nurse! I am so beyond grateful for this opportunity and your support in my future! Thank you for your service!

-Love,
Adylyn Hammons

Reece Leggett

Dear Vietnam Veterans of the United States Marine Corps and the Khe Sanh Veterans Association!

Thank you so much for your service, sacrifice, and generous scholarship. I am truly honored and grateful to receive this scholarship Your support helps ease the financial burden of my education and allows me to focus on achieving my academic goals. I hope to honor your investment by giving back to my community and making a positive difference in the lives of others. Thank you again for your generosity.

Sincerely,
Reece Leggett

Piper Koury

Dear Khe Sanh Veterans Association and families,

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to apply and earn the 2026–2027 Khe Sanh Veterans Scholarship for next school year. This scholarship not only supports my sophomore year at the University of South Carolina but reminds me how important my education is for my future. My sponsor and loving grandfather, Robert Constantine Koury Jr, is an excellent example of someone who succeeded by prioritizing his education. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Dartmouth’s Amos Tuck School of Business with a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He has proven time and again that his commitment to education has led to nothing but success.

Furthermore, I know that the root of his commitment to education must have formed during his time in the U.S. Marine Corps. Serving his country to such a superb degree required discipline, resilience, and a dedication to something greater than himself. All values that continue to inspire me in my own academic journey.

Thank you for the sacrifices made by veterans like my grandfather and all who have, and are willing to serve. As a result, students like me are given opportunities to pursue our goals and build meaningful futures. I carry these values with me every day, striving to work hard, stay focused, and make the most of the opportunities I have been given. This scholarship is much more than financial support, it’s also a reminder of the legacy of service, perseverance, and excellence that I hope to honor through my education and future career.

Thank you all for your generosity, service, and investment in students like me. I am truly honored and so thankful.

Forever grateful,
Piper Koury

Brooklyn Maves

Hi Dan,

Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it!

Thanks again,
Brooklyn

Sofia Rodriguez

Mr. Fisher,

I am writing this to express my gratitude towards you and the committee. This scholarship means so much to me as it represents the sacrifices my grandfather, John Hargesheimer, made for our country and for our family. I will forever be grateful for him and the Khe Sanh veterans. I have to be honest, when I saw that check I couldn't believe it. Two thousand dollars was very unexpected but totally amazing. This money will go towards paying off my schooling so I will forever be grateful for this scholarship and for the committees' generosity.

Thank you so much,
Sofia Rodriguez