St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

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The Elk County Community Foundation recently announced the St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship winner. On the right, Cathy Johnson from the St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary is shown presenting Brandi Clyde from ECCHS with their first award for $500. Also on hand were Leslie Gore beside Brandi and Charlene Fledderman on the far left.
This scholarship was established to encourage our youth to discover the veterans within their family and their community and to learn about their service. The Auxiliary also wanted to recognize and create awareness of what the veterans have done for our country and to honor both the past and present veterans.
The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to the St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary who saw a need and believes in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from the website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com

Joseph A. Williams Medical Scholarship

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Recently, the Joseph A. Williams Medical Scholarship for $4475 was awarded to Sophia Yanak of Weedville, by the Elk County Community Foundation. Sophia is attending Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).

Joseph A. Williams (1876-1979) was interested in the education of local students pursuing a medical degree so he established this scholarship through his estate plans. Mr. Williams was a very hard and dedicated worker who was employed by the Kaul and Hall Lumber Company for over 67 years. He later became president of various lumber and clay industries. Mr. Williams was president of Eastern Clay Products, which comprised all clay products industries east of the Mississippi River. As one of the founders of the Industrial Council of St. Marys, Joseph Williams was always interested in civic matters. He held leadership positions with the American Red Cross; United Fund; Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital and the Historical Society of St. Marys and Benzinger Township.

The Community Foundation currently administers nearly 100 scholarship funds and if you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund please contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or check out their website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

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Sophia Yanak and Kris Kronenwetter, Scholarship Manager of the Elk County Community Foundation.

Michelle A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship

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The Michelle A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund, administered by The Elk County Community Foundation, recently awarded $1,700 to Courtney Collins, a 2015 graduate of St. Marys Area High School from Kersey. Courtney is heading into her junior year studying nursing at Penn College of Technology.
Michelle Campbell, the number one student in her nursing class, was dedicated to helping others and learning to be the best nurse she could be. Pictured with Courtney, center are Michelle’s sister, Candy Frey (left) and her mother, Joyce (right). Michelle’s family established this scholarship in her memory.
The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to the Campbell family who have seen a need to support the youth of today. If you have questions about the Foundation or are interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact us at 814-834-2125 or check out our website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

SGL Carbon, LLC Supports Local Students with Scholarships

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The Elk County Community Foundation recently announced the SGL Carbon, LLC scholarship winners. Human Resources Manager, Kathy Kennedy, from SGL Carbon met with students who were selected to be awarded $500 each in the form of a scholarship from SGL Carbon, LLC. Pictured from left to right, Matt Dippold, ECC, Kathy Kennedy SGL, Autumn Majchrzak and Matthew Krull from SMA. The other winner from ECC was MaKenzie Cashmer who was absent from the picture. Ms. Kennedy encouraged the students to work hard and congratulated them on being chosen for this award.

SGL Group – The Carbon Company – is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products. SGL has supported local students with this scholarship for seven years. The scholarship is administered by the Elk County Community Foundation distributed over $193,000 in 2018. These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to SGL who has seen a need and believes in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from the website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

The Straub Brewery Inc. Scholarship Fund supports local students pursuing higher education

Straub Brewery Supports Local Students with Scholarships

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Elk County Community Foundation recently announced the 2018 Straub Brewery Scholarship winners. Employees from Straub Brewery came out to congratulate the winners from Elk County Catholic and St. Marys Area High Schools. These students were selected and awarded $1000 each in the form of a scholarship from the Straub Brewery Fund administered by the Elk County Community Foundation. Employees are on either side of the scholarship winners from left to right: Mary Anderson, from Straubs; Rebekka Bauer, SMA, Juliana Silveri, ECC and Mitchell Newara, of SMA; AJ Alexander and Aaron Holsopple from Straubs. Jenna Minard from ECC is missing from the photo.

Straub Brewery has supported local students with this scholarship for fourteen years.
These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

Over $193,000 was distributed this year to over 168 students through the scholarships that are administered by the Elk County Community Foundation in 7 counties.
The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to Straub Brewery who has seen a need and believes in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from the website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com