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# Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation

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## Posts

- [University of Georgia Honor Cord Ceremony](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2026/05/18/university-of-georgia-honor-cord-ceremony/) - Dr. Karen Berkman was pleased to attend the University of Georgia Honor Cord Ceremony on April 28, 2026, where several past and current Berkman Scholars were in attendance. The Berkman Scholars work within the Student Veteran Resource Center under the direction of Dr. Jon Segars and provide outreach to all incoming student veterans at UGA.
- [2024-2025 Winners](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2025/02/07/2024-2025-winners/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2024-2025. HMB Veterans Scholarships General Alvyn Irzk Awardee Joseph Bates, University of Kentucky Other Veteran Awardees Royce Achterberg, Texas A&M UniversityJames Alvarez, George Mason UniversityMatthew Barrows, Louisiana State UniversityUlises Bencosme, New York Institute of TechnologySteven Brailsford, Louisiana
- [UGA Berkman Scholars Program Continues Success](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2025/07/09/uga-berkman-scholars-program-continues-success/) - To see the full story, please click on the link below:
- [Berkman Scholars at UGA are making a difference, one student veteran at a time](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2025/04/05/berkman-scholars-at-uga-are-making-a-difference-one-student-veteran-at-a-time/) - See one veteran's story here
- [Board Members Visit UGA Berkman Scholars](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2025/02/07/board-members-visit-uga-berkman-scholars/) - Three members of the Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation attended a one year follow up meeting at the UGA Student Veteran’s Center under the direction of Dr. Jon Segars to review progress on the Berkman Scholars Program. This innovative program funded by Dr. Karen Berkman, has already demonstrated positive outcomes supported by data. Three
- [U. of Mississippi Student Veterans Earn National Scholarship](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2024/05/20/u-of-mississippi-student-veterans-earn-national-scholarship/) - Ole Miss Veterans and Military Services Celebrates Inaugural Three National Scholarships Story originally Published by the University of Mississippi OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi student veterans have been awarded the Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation’s national scholarship, the first veterans at Ole Miss to do so. The scholarships will help Jordan Rott,
- [2023 - 2024 Award Winners](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2024/05/17/2023-2024-award-winners/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2023-2024. HMB Veterans Scholarships General Alvyn Irzk Awardee Jordan Rott Other Veteran Awardees Andrew AckermanJose AguilarRaquel BrittBrandon BryanNicholas BurnettEnrique Jr. CastilloIsaac CavazosHeather ChasonJerry CurryCarlos De La CruzSteffan DemetropoulosKay DouglasRobert EkoniakChiquita EllerbeWendy FortuneEvan FoxChristopher FrostAaron GreisenJeremy GronauTornald HallThomas
- [2022-2023 Award Winners](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2023/12/14/2022-2023-award-winners/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2022-2023. HMB Veterans Scholarships General Alvyn Irzk Awardee Brandon Traister Other Veteran Awardees Steven BeecherPatricia ChannelsAdam ConradyMatthew EgginkDaniel GarciaAlfredo GomezSherry HavardStephen HeddenAaron JaegerJaniel JohnsonKristofer McCombsDayne O'DanielKaMona RileyPreston SmithMatthew Thompson HMB Marketing Student Scholarship Emma AdamsJustin AndersonEmily ArmandLuke
- [2023 Annual Berkman Foundation Board Meeting](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2023/11/27/2023-annual-berkman-foundation-board-meeting/) - The Board of Directors met on November 17,2023 for its annual meeting. We are pleased to welcome a new board member for a three year term. Dr. David Ortinau is Professor Emeritus in Marketing at the University of South Florida. Through his association with the Academy of Marketing Science, he has known the Berkman family
- [2017 Awards](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2018/04/01/2017-awards/) - The Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation announces scholarship and research grant recipients for 2017. 69 students, representing 30 AACSB Accredited Universities, received a scholarship this year in a competition that was particularly competitive. Over 700 applications were submitted and reviewed by the Awards Committee. Among that list, the Foundation is particularly proud to announce
- [New Berkman Display at University of Georgia](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2023/05/08/new-berkman-display-at-university-of-georgia/) - Dr. Karen Berkman made a special trip to the University of Georgia where her father, Dr. Harold Berkman, attended school and graduated in 1949 in record time. To honor his memory, the family donated his WWII Eisenhower jacket, medals and various pieces of memorabilia to the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC). They created a beautiful display that resides
- [2021-2022 Award Winners](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2022/07/03/2021-2022-award-winners/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2021-2022. Research Grants: Elina Tang, Northern Illinois University Michelle Steward, Wake Forest University Stephanie Mangus, Baylor University The General Albin F. Irzyk Scholarship Recipient: Matthew Eggink, Rowan University, U.S. Army $1,000 Scholarships: Steven Beecher, University of North
- [Muriel Berkman  1929-2022](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2022/07/02/passing-of-muriel-berkman/) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Berkman, co-founder of the Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation. Muriel devoted her life to family, friends and community. She has always demonstrated her generosity through giving to her favorite charities that improve the lives of children and families, specifically St. Jude Research
- [2020-2021 Award Winners](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2021/10/31/2020-2021-scholarship-award-winners/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2020-2021. Research Grants Jennifer Brannon Barhorst, College of Charleston Parker Woodruff, University of Central Arkansas The General Albin F. Irzyk Scholarship Recipient Eric Madrid, U.S. Army Veteran, The University of Texas - Dallas U.S. Veterans Receiving Scholarships
- [2019 Awards](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2020/12/01/2019-awards/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2019-2020. Once again, more than 70 students, representing dozens of AACSB Accredited Universities, received a scholarship this year in a competition that was particularly competitive. Over 900 applications were received and reviewed by the Awards Committee. Additionally,
- [Passing of Dr. Harold W. Berkman](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2021/01/11/passing-of-dr-harold-w-berkman/) - It is with great regret that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Harold W. Berkman. Dr. Berkman passed away on December 7, 2020. Fitting tributes to him include An Old Soldier Definitely Not Fading Away, by USF, and through links available on the AMS news page. In his later years, nothing gave him more excitement and pride
- [2018 Awards](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2019/08/12/2018-awards/) - The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for 2018. More than 70 students, representing 30 AACSB Accredited Universities, received a scholarship this year in a competition that was particularly competitive. Over 700 applications were received and reviewed by the Awards Committee. Among that list, the Foundation is particularly
- [2018 Scholarship Applications](https://berkmanfoundation.org/2018/05/01/2018-scholarship-applications/) - The Berkman Foundation is happy to announce scholarship and grant opportunities for AY 2018. Application materials will be due in August. View the veteran scholarship, marketing scholarship, and marketing grant pages for more information.

## Pages

- [Brigadier General Albin F. Irzyk Veteran Scholarship](https://berkmanfoundation.org/scholarships/irzyk/) - The Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation has established this scholarship in honor of Brigadier General Albin F. Irzyk. Brigadier General Irzyk’s World War II exploits include action at the Battle of the Bulge, where he commanded 74 tanks and 3,500 troops, and was in a tank that was hit by German fire. In April
- [Veteran Scholarship](https://berkmanfoundation.org/scholarships/veteran-scholarship/) - Steve Horton presented the Berkman Scholarship to Sean Travis Award Amount$2,000 one-timeDates Application open: April 22 to September 10 yearly Awardees announced: by November 30 yearlyCriteriaScholarships are limited to U.S. Citizens who are matriculating in a university accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).Given the particular interest in supporting the education of U.S.
- [Marketing Scholarship](https://berkmanfoundation.org/scholarships/marketing-scholarship/) - Dean of Students Eric Atkinson and Associate Dean of Students Barrett Malone with Berkman Scholars Lauren Teal, Marylyn Key and Piper DrazekApply NowAward Amount$2,000 one-timeDates Application open: April 22 to September 10 yearly Awardees announced: by November 30 yearlyCriteriaScholarships are limited to U.S. Citizens who are matriculating in a university accredited by the Association to
- [Scholarships](https://berkmanfoundation.org/scholarships/) - 2025 UGA Berkman Scholars under the leadership of Dr. Jon Segars – Jon, Marylyn, Mandy, Piper and LaurenSince 2014, 235 U.S. Veterans have received scholarship awards. In addition, 327 students pursuing a marketing major have received scholarships, and 29 research faculty have received grants to pursue research aimed at furthering knowledge about marketing. In total,
- [Foundation](https://berkmanfoundation.org/foundation/) - Mission The Foundation exists to pursue the Berkmans’ longstanding dedication and commitment to higher education in the United States, particularly higher education preparing future leaders and promoting the growth of knowledge into effective business and administration. In addition, the Foundation aims to recognize particularly the achievements of the men and women who have served this
- [Marketing Research Grant](https://berkmanfoundation.org/scholarships/marketing-research-grant/) - About the Grant The Foundation Research Grants will be awarded to Departments of Marketing in Colleges of Businesses at AACSB accredited institutions within the United States. The grants are aimed at further developing scientific research and knowledge creation in business administration with an emphasis on the marketing discipline. Apply Now Award Amount Up to $3,000
- [Berkman Family](https://berkmanfoundation.org/berkman-family/) - The Foundation was founded by Harold W. Berkman and his wife, Muriel, to pursue their longstanding dedication and commitment to higher education in the United States in preparing future business leaders and promoting the growth of knowledge into effective business and administration.Harold W. BerkmanDr. Berkman retired from a distinguished career as Vice Dean and Professor
- [Partners](https://berkmanfoundation.org/partners/) - Academy of Marketing Science The Academy of Marketing Science Foundation is an international, scholarly, professional organization. It is dedicated to promoting high standards and excellence in the creation and dissemination of marketing knowledge and the furtherance of marketing practice through a role of leadership within the discipline of marketing around the world. The Academy is

## Testimonials

- [Afford me more quality time with my family](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/brian-busch/) - My current work as a Defense contractor keeps me separated from my family for extended periods. This award will assist me in completing my "final mile" by expediting my degree and allowing me to seek a change in career (Cybersecurity) that will afford me for quality time with my family.
- [Pursuit of service to community](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/jennifer-hejsek/) - I am looking forward to pursuing this as a career, and thanks to your generous assistance, I am one step closer to that goal. Your generosity and thoughtfulness in helping to lighten my financial burden has I pursue my educational goals is invaluable.
- [I hope I am able to continue your legacy](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/joshua-pericles/) - Having the opportunity to be recognized and awarded a scholarship from you is an honor, and I hope I am able to continue your legacy as I move forward with my life.
- [Veterans should take care of each other](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/michael-w-simmons/) - I thank you for being an example of how we as veterans should take care of each other and encourage each other to reach higher to achieve our dreams! You showed me a true example of how I wish to be when I become financially sound and able, meaning I want to be able to reach out to younger veterans and help guide when needed. Again, thank you so much. I appreciate it!
- [From one infantryman to the other](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/larry-eichel/) - From one infantryman to the other, it is an honor to receive a scholarship award from such a decorated warrior who committed his life to public service both in the military and academia. I can't thank you enough for allowing me to join the ranks of veteran's lives you touched through your continued service and will use this scholarship to assist in paying for the last semester of my Master's degree. Thank you and Semper Fidelis.
- [Further my education](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/emily-yanchuck/) - Thank you so much Harold and Muriel Berkman! I plan to use the money to fuel my career following school. I sincerely appreciate everything.
- [I am very grateful](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/dillon-impagliazzo/) - I want to thank you for choosing me. I feel as though this scholarship will allow me to continue my education the way I wanted. I am very grateful and wish you the both the best.
- [Fuel my career](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/kevin-lara/) - Thank you so much Harold and Muriel Berkman! I plan to use the money to fuel my career following school. I sincerely appreciate everything.
- [Catch up with my student loans](https://berkmanfoundation.org/testimonial/chris-huster/) - I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for selecting my to win this scholarship. It's going to go far when it comes to helping me catch up with my student loans. It means the world to me and I am more grateful then words can explain.

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