Elk County- The Stackpole-Hall Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the R. Dauer Stackpole Scholarship. This scholarship will be held at the Elk County Community Foundation and available to any Elk County high school senior who is planning to attend the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Stackpole graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in the late 1960’s. Today, Dauer serves as an Honorary Trustee of the Stackpole-Hall Foundation. He was first elected a Trustee in 1974; and in 2007 he became Chairman of the Board and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2017. Dauer’s fellow trustees created this scholarship in honor of Dauer’s commitment, leadership, and dedication to the Stackpole-Hall Foundation and his advocacy for the residents of Elk County. Dauer is a passionate Pitt fan and has been a long-time member of the Golden Panther Club,

The scholarship amount will be $1,000, annually for not more than four years. This scholarship will be awarded to one graduate of any Elk County High School who is attending any of the University of Pittsburgh campuses. To learn more about the scholarship or to apply for the scholarship students should visit www.elkcountyfoundation.org/scholarships or contact the Elk County Community Foundation directly.