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

DeLullo & Krise

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The David L. DeLullo Sr. and Leroy C. Krise Scholarships

Two new Scholarship have been established at the Elk County Community Foundation. The David L. DeLullo Sr. Scholarship and the Leroy C. Krise Scholarship will each provide one $1000 scholarship for a high school student or adult learner from Elk County who is pursuing a post-secondary education, including technical schools, and demonstrates financial need.

David L. DeLullo, Sr. was born in Force, PA. He and his wife raised nine children in St. Marys. He was self-employed in a number of different businesses. David was involved in various fund raising and charitable events that benefited children and families. This scholarship was established as a way to continue his generosity, dedication and commitment to helping those in need.

Leroy C. Krise, a resident of Ridgway, was involved in numerous businesses. He had a passion and great knowledge of the powdered metal industries in the Elk County area. Leroy was a very kind and generous man and was always helping someone in need. This scholarship has been established in his memory for Elk County residents that are pursuing higher education and demonstrate a financial need.

These scholarships are two of 89 scholarships administered by the Elk County Community Foundation which distributed nearly $180,000 in 2017. In addition to these awards the Community Foundation is involved with the Partnership for Access to Higher Education (PATH) and will nominate all students who receive a scholarship from them to the PATH program. This program is administered through PHEAA which provides matching dollars to qualified candidates. Last year the Foundation had over $66,000 matched to 63 students in our area.

The scholarship applications will be available in all Elk County Area High School Guidance offices, by contacting the Community Foundation in St. Marys or through their website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from their website.
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