A $15 million gift from Bill Angrick ‘90 and Stephanie Angrick has enabled the creation of the Angrick Military Scholars program, which will support up to 10 military-affiliated students and families in the Mendoza College of Business’ full-time MBA program.
“The University of Notre Dame is further strengthening its long-standing and deeply rooted commitment to supporting active-duty service members and veterans with the launch of the Angrick Military Scholars Program,” the University press release reads.
Angrick Military Scholars will primarily consist of U.S. military veterans and Coast Guard veterans enrolling in the MBA program, with preference going to those with families.
”By expanding access to a Notre Dame education for military-affiliated students, we honor the extraordinary sacrifice of these students and their families and prepare them to be exceptional leaders in their chosen fields. At the same time, our campus community is immeasurably enriched by their presence and by their example of dedication to our nation and to the common good,” University President Fr. Robert Dowd said in the press release.
The scholars will receive $30,000 per year, which can be used to cover expenses such as tuition, housing and childcare. According to the press release, this funding is in addition to any merit-based or any other financial awards the scholars may also receive.
One or more scholar per year will be additionally recognized for their achievements and alignment with Notre Dame’s mission by being named a Naticchia Fellow, named after Stephanie Angrick’s late father, a Marine Corps veteran.
Martijn Cremers, the Martin J. Gillen dean of the Mendoza College of Business, said in the press release the gift will enable the Notre Dame MBA program to offer “the most comprehensive financial support available to families of qualified military students.” He added the program will allow Notre Dame to attract military and veteran leaders.
Echoing this statement, Kenneth Heckel, director of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs said in the press release that, “The Angrick family’s transformational gift will ensure that Notre Dame is the premier institution for military leaders who embody high moral character, outstanding leadership and love of country for years to come.”
The Angricks have previously donated to the University, contributing to endow the Stayer Center’s executive lounge and offices as well as internships for Notre Dame’s ESTEEM graduate program. Bill Angrick is a member of the Mendoza Business Advisory Council.
