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Corvias Foundation is continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to educational opportunities and employee well-being.
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Sylvester Jackson plans to study IT, with emphasis in Cyber Security, at University of St. Mary
Melissa Schurr plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University
Ciara Henley plans to study Interior Design at East Carolina University
Malina Jones plans to study Speech Education and Pre-Law at University of Kansas
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Since its founding in 2006, the Corvias Foundation has supported more than 500 military-connected families with more than $20 million in scholarship awards.
This year’s recipients exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and engagement in their school communities. Each scholar is poised to excel in higher education, and the Foundation’s support is designed to help make their journey financially achievable.
“We are proud to celebrate this year’s scholars,” said Julie Allen, Executive Director of the Corvias Foundation. “These students are exceptional in every sense – intellectually, personally, and in their communities. Our scholarship program reflects Corvias’ commitment to being a great place to work by investing in the future of our team members’ families.”
Meet the Scholars
Malina Jones
Parent: Amanda Bedell, Resident Associate at Fort Riley
Graduate: Chapman High School (Chapman, Kansas)
College Plans: Speech Education and Pre-Law at University of Kansas
“Described as a ‘once in a career’ student by teachers, Malina is well rounded with participation in student council, peer tutoring, National Honor Society, and volunteering. Plus, she has won awards in subjects as varied as theater and forensics,” said Allen.
Ciara Henley
Parent: Charles Henley, Resident Associate at Fort Bragg
Graduate: Midway High School (Newton Grove, North Carolina)
College Plans: Interior Design at East Carolina University
“Ciara is invested in her school community,” said Allen. “From participation in Students Against Violence Everywhere to peer support clubs, Ciara already demonstrates carrying through on her desire to give back to others.”
Melissa Schurr
Parent: Amanda Paolino, Accountant
Graduate: Doniphan West High School (Highland, Kansas)
College Plans: Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University
“Melissa is an adaptable, strong student. Despite moving mid-year, she earned 36 college credits, participated in National Honor Society, and competed in basketball and track,” said Allen. “Melissa flourished after the move and brought joy to her new school.”
Sylvester Jackson
Parent: Florence Ewing, Resident Manager at Fort Riley
Graduate: Junction City High School (Junction City, Kansas)
College Plans: IT, with emphasis in Cyber Security, at University of St. Mary
“Sylvester complements strong academics with volunteering and basketball,” said Allen. “A staff member at the University of St. Mary recommended Sylvester for this scholarship, championing his character, work ethic, leadership potential on campus, and probability for success.”
A Strategic Approach to Scholarship Awards
The Foundation focuses on providing an above average award size by focusing on a smaller cohort. Applicants were evaluated through a blind review process that balances academic performance and financial need. The approach not only strengthens the quality of the awards but also broadens the benefit to Corvias employees, part of a broader strategy to invest in students’ futures.
Giving Back
The scholarship program honors Corvias’ core principles: to deliver the highest level of customer service; to generously give back to the community; and to make Corvias the best place to work. Other employee giving-back opportunities include volunteering, tuition reimbursement, a two-for-one donation match program, opportunities for professional growth, and a benefits package that is generous and flexible enough to meet employees where they are today and tomorrow.
To learn more about joining the Corvias team, available careers, and the many benefits offered to employees, please visit: https://www.corvias.com/careers. To learn more about Corvias Foundation and its programs in support of students, please visit http://www.corviasfoundation.org.
About Corvias Foundation
Corvias Foundation empowers military families to achieve their educational and career goals. With its flagship program, Opportunity Hubs, the Foundation is connecting its community members with partners. The goal is to support educational achievements, create transformative connections, and prepare military-connected students for their life-enriching college and career decisions. Please visit CorviasFoundation.org to learn more.
Sylvester Jackson plans to study IT, with emphasis in Cyber Security, at University of St. Mary
Melissa Schurr plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University
Ciara Henley plans to study Interior Design at East Carolina University
Malina Jones plans to study Speech Education and Pre-Law at University of Kansas
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic as an ongoing crackdown on demonstrators has led to hundreds of deaths.
Trump said late Sunday that his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran, but cautioned that he may have to act first as reports mount of increasing deaths and the government continues to arrest protesters.
“The meeting is being set up, but we may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. But a meeting is being set up. Iran called, they want to negotiate,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night.
Iran did not acknowledge Trump’s comments immediately. It has previously warned the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America uses force to protect demonstrators.
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has accurately reported on past unrest in Iran, gave the death toll. It relies on supporters in Iran cross checking information. It said at least 544 people have been killed so far, including 496 protesters and 48 people from the security forces. It said more than 10,600 people also have been detained over the two weeks of protests.
With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. Iran’s government has not offered overall casualty figures.
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A witness told the AP that the streets of Tehran empty at the sunset call to prayers each night.
Part of that stems from the fear of getting caught in the crackdown. Police sent the public a text message that warned: “Given the presence of terrorist groups and armed individuals in some gatherings last night and their plans to cause death, and the firm decision to not tolerate any appeasement and to deal decisively with the rioters, families are strongly advised to take care of their youth and teenagers.”
Another text, addressed “Dear parents,” which claimed to come from the intelligence arm of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, also directly warned people not to take part in demonstrations.
The witness spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing crackdown.
—- By Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Iran drew tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators to the streets Monday in a show of power after nationwide protests challenging the country’s theocracy.
Iranian state television showed images of demonstrators thronging Tehran toward Enghelab Square in the capital.
It called the demonstration an “Iranian uprising against American-Zionist terrorism,” without addressing the underlying anger in the country over the nation’s ailing economy. That sparked the protests over two weeks ago.
State television aired images of such demonstrations around the country, trying to signal it had overcome the protests, as claimed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier in the day.
China says it opposes the use of force in international relations and expressed hope the Iranian government and people are “able to overcome the current difficulties and maintain national stability.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday that Beijing “always opposes interference in other countries’ internal affairs, maintains that the sovereignty and security of all countries should be fully protected under international law, and opposes the use or threat of use of force in international relations.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned “in the strongest terms the violence that the leadership in Iran is directing against its own people.”
He said it was a sign of weakness rather than strength, adding that “this violence must end.”
Merz said during a visit to India that the demonstrators deserve “the greatest respect” for the courage with which “they are resisting the disproportional, brutal violence of Iranian security forces.”
He said: “I call on the Iranian leadership to protect its population rather than threatening it.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday suggested that a channel remained open with the United States.
Esmail Baghaei made the comment during a news conference in Tehran.
“It is open and whenever needed, through that channel, the necessary messages are exchanged,” he said.
However, Baghaei said such talks needed to be “based on the acceptance of mutual interests and concerns, not a negotiation that is one-sided, unilateral and based on dictation.”
The semiofficial Fars news agency in Iran, which is close to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, on Monday began calling out Iranian celebrities and leaders on social media who have expressed support for the protests over the past two weeks, especially before the internet was shut down.
The threat comes as writers and other cultural leaders were targeted even before protests. The news agency highlighted specific celebrities who posted in solidarity with the protesters and scolded them for not condemning vandalism and destruction to public property or the deaths of security forces killed during clashes. The news agency accused those celebrities and leaders of inciting riots by expressing their support.
Canada said it “stands with the brave people of Iran” in a statement on social media that strongly condemned the killing of protesters during widespread protests that have rocked the country over the past two weeks.
“The Iranian regime must halt its horrific repression and intimidation and respect the human rights of its citizens,” Canada’s government said on Monday.
Iran’s foreign minister claimed Monday that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests in the country.
Abbas Araghchi offered no evidence for his claim.
Araghchi spoke to foreign diplomats in Tehran. The Qatar-funded Al Jazeera satellite news network, which has been allowed to work despite the internet being cut off in the country, carried his remarks.
Iran’s foreign minister alleged Monday that nationwide protests in his nation “turned violent and bloody to give an excuse” for U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene.
Abbas Araghchi offered no evidence for his claim, which comes after over 500 have been reported killed by activists -- the vast majority coming from demonstrators.
Araghchi spoke to foreign diplomats in Tehran. The Qatar-funded Al Jazeera satellite news network, which has been allowed to work despite the internet being cut off in the country, carried his remarks.
Iran has summoned the British ambassador over protesters twice taking down the Iranian flag at their embassy in London.
Iranian state television also said Monday that it complained about “certain terrorist organization that, under the guise of media, spread lies and promote violence and terrorism.” The United Kingdom is home to offices of the BBC’s Persian service and Iran International, both which long have been targeted by Iran.
A huge crowd of demonstrators, some waving the flag of Iran, gathered Sunday afternoon along Veteran Avenue in LA’s Westwood neighborhood to protest against the Iranian government. Police eventually issued a dispersal order, and by early evening only about a hundred protesters were still in the area, ABC7 reported.
Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran.
Los Angeles police responded Sunday after somebody drove a U-Haul box truck down a street crowded with the the demonstrators, causing protesters to scramble out of the way and then run after the speeding vehicle to try to attack the driver. A police statement said one person was hit by the truck but nobody was seriously hurt.
The driver, a man who was not identified, was detained “pending further investigation,” police said in a statement Sunday evening.
Shiite Muslims hold placards and chant slogans during a protest against the U.S. and show solidarity with Iran in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Activists carrying a photograph of Reza Pahlavi take part in a rally supporting protesters in Iran at Lafayette Park, across from the White House, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Activists take part in a rally supporting protesters in Iran at Lafayette Park, across from the White House in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Protesters burn the Iranian national flag during a rally in support of the nationwide mass demonstrations in Iran against the government in Paris, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
