National Guard Hero Casey Frankoski Memorial Scholarship Reaches $25,000!
Donations to establish a scholarship in memory of fallen National Guard member Casey Frankoski have hit a significant milestone of $25,000. This achievement means the scholarship is now officially an endowment.
The scholarship, managed by Excelsior College, is designed to aid active military and veteran students pursuing degrees in public service and technology. It is named the Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Nicole Frankoski Memorial Endowed Scholarship in honor of Casey, who was from Rensselaer. Tragically, she died in a military helicopter crash in Texas this past March at the age of 28.
Following coverage of Excelsior College’s tribute to Casey during their graduation ceremony in July, donations significantly increased. Casey’s aunt shared with NewsChannel 13’s Subrina Dhammi that this media attention significantly contributed to reaching the $25,000 goal.