Vets Training as Techs Get Dealership Scholarships

Joseph Rosario, a decorated Army veteran who was stationed in Korea. A husband and father, his long-term goal is to become a franchised new-car dealer himself. Scholarship awarders praise his determination, Lincoln Tech performance and his distinguished military service.

Yonglie Li spent five years as a multilingual U.S. Army mechanic stationed in Korea. Following his military service, Li enrolled at Lincoln Tech, where he has been a high-performing student. His goal is to become a master technician at a new-car dealership.

Chris Delpeshe’s six years with the U.S. Army took him to Iraq, where he was a field artillery specialist. At Lincoln Tech, he has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. Instructors praise his professionalism and leadership qualities. Prior to his military service, he spent 17 years as a corrections officer in a federal prison.

As a Marine, Jose Martinez’s specialty field was the modification and preventative maintenance of military trucks. At Lincoln Tech, he has a 4.0 GPA and is respected by students and instructors alike as a fierce learner. He also has enrolled in BMW’s STEP program. He aspires to become an A-technician at a dealership.

Alexander Zvyagin emigrated to the U.S. from Russia at age nine. He graduated from Villanova University with a major in business administration. He enlisted in the Air Force, working in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. After his discharge, he worked as a  security consultant and natural-disaster emergency responder (Hurricane Sandy). Last year, he decided to turn his favorite hobby, “working on cars,” into a career.  He has a 4.0 GPA and a 98% attendance record at Lincoln Tech.