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This scholarship is available to all Western New York veterans, their spouses and dependents. The application is free. All applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to apply, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/veterans-it-career-jumpstart-program\/\">Veterans and Family Scholarship Opportunity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding for the workforce development scholarships was provided by Foundation 214, Inc., a family-funded foundation engaging in serving veterans of the U.S. Military, children, and elderly in health care and education within the eight counties of Western New York.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trocaire College in partnership with Foundation 214, Inc., announced today the offering of scholarships to veterans, their spouses and dependents to cover the costs of its workforce development programs. 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