Sayre, PA – The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Daniel F. Glassmire VI Love and Literary Laurel Scholarship. This scholarship is a tribute to the memory and enduring spirit of a Coudersport native whose life was defined by creativity, compassion, and connection.

A 2000 graduate of Coudersport Area High School, Danny earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004 from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.  Danny was a true “man of letters”, a gifted writer whose words touched everyone who knew him. Whether through letters, poetry, or prose, Danny had a rare ability to express imagination and depth of feeling. His writing was eloquent and meaningful, filled with the same kindness and sincerity he brought to every conversation.

Beyond his literary pursuits, Danny worked as a skilled title abstractor, landman, and excelled in various labor and service positions throughout Pittsburgh, PA. His warmth, humor, and genuine care for others left an indelible mark on all who crossed his path. Danny had a gift for making people feel seen, heard, and loved. He was a true friend to many, especially within his “Coudy” community.

Though his life ended too soon, Danny’s legacy of love, creativity, and connection will continue through this scholarship. The Daniel F. Glassmire VI Love and Literary Laurel Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior from Coudersport Area High School who demonstrates a passion for writing and literature fields that reflect Danny’s own lifelong devotion to words and imagination.  Through this scholarship, Danny’s friends and family hope to celebrate his remarkable life and continue his legacy of compassion, intellect, and artistic expression.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior of Coudersport Jr./Sr. High School.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited technical school, university, or college in the United States.
• Must submit a creative writing entry incorporating a theme of kindness, compassion, inclusion, and/or love. Entry can be a poem, essay, vignette, or short story.
• Writing major preferred but not required.

For those wishing to honor Daniel F. Glassmire VI with a gift, contributions can be sent to the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers at 401 W. Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840. Please make checks payable to the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers and include “Daniel F. Glassmire VI Scholarship” in the memo line.  Donations may also be made online through the Community Foundation’s secure portal at https://www.twintierscf.org/about/donate.  Please select the “Daniel F. Glassmire VI Love & Literary Laurel Scholarship” fund when making your contribution.

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About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers

Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga County, PA, and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 170 funds valued at over $16 million and has awarded over $3 million in grants and scholarships since its inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.

For more information on its work in the community, contact Joselyn Allen-Elford at 570.888.4759, by email at jallenelford@twintierscf.org, and visit our website at www.twintierscf.org.