About The The Alexion and Siahatgar Families
The Alexion and Siahatgar families both have generations of proud Terps in their ranks. Long-time friends Perry Alexion '87 and Bijan Siahatgar '88 served as active campus leaders while attending the University of Maryland. Perry and Rachelle Alexion, in partnership with Bijan and Kanchan Siahatgar, are committed to the men and women who have served our country. In support of our UMD veteran students and in tribute to their collective UMD family pride, the Alexion and Siahatgar families created this scholarship.
About The Fund
Perry W. Alexion 87 and Rachelle M. Alexion and Bijan R. Siahatgar 88 and Kanchan Siahatgar established the Alexion and Siahatgar Families Endowed Veterans Scholarship in 2015. The Scholarship provides need-based support to student veterans at the University of Maryland.
How to Apply
For instructions on how to apply for the Alexion and Siahatgar Families Endowed Scholarship Fund, please visit the UMD Veteran Student Life website. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact sagiving@umd.edu or (301) 314-4900.
Meet Our Scholars
Mahfouz Afada was a transfer student from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill searching for a solid computer science education. Ever since then, he has engaged with the campus' various clubs and events, throwing himself into the large expanse and seeing what he wants to stick with. Mahfouz has found art club friends and soon-to-be game dev buddies, and he hopes to keep making these connections during my time here.
Mahfouz Afada, 2024-2025 Scholar
Past Scholars
Andy Tran (2023-2024 Scholar)
Andy Tran is 29 years of age and served in the Air Force active duty for 4 years and 3 months. He is now currently serving our Maryland Air National Guard. Andy would love to go to the Smith Business School and double major in Accounting and Information Systems.
Valery Tabaj Huaccachi (2022-2023 Scholar)
Valery Tabraj Huaccachi is a first-generation college student and a first-generation immigrant who is eager to learn more about the field of international relations. Valery is an Army reservist who drills in Fort Meade. She is the current treasurer of the SKY campus happiness at the University of Maryland and she is part of the Volleyball club at the University of Maryland. Valery was selected to participate in the Global Fellows program at the University of Maryland this upcoming academic year and she is excited about this opportunity to learn from professionals in the field of international relations. Valery’s experience at the University of Maryland has been welcoming and she can't wait to keep connecting with other like-minded students.