The Elk County Community Foundation recently recognized the 2024 scholarship winners from the Straub Brewery Scholarship Fund. Straub Brewery has been a consistent donor to the foundation and has supported local students with such scholarships for nineteen years. These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

Winners of this scholarship include James Pistner and Sydney Smith, recent graduates from SMAHS, as well as Sydney Alexander and Sarah Hasselman, graduates from ECCHS. Alexander plans to attend The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, Smith will be attending West Virginia University, and Pistner and Hasselman will be attending Slippery Rock University. Each of the students was awarded $1,000.
This year, over $269,000 was distributed to deserving students thanks to all the donors who have established scholarships funds at ECCF. The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to Straub Brewery for contributing to the future of our community through their educational support. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or find more information on their website, www.elkcountyfoundation.org.