Latest foundation gift grows endowment support to $3.9 million
Published 03.13.2024
A $108,000 gift from The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation, of Harrisburg, has increased the foundation’s endowed scholarship to a balance of $3.9 million, the largest endowed scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Student recipients who meet selection criteria established by the college receive $5,000 per year – for up to four years – from the Stabler Scholarship Fund, the largest at the college. The Stabler endowment will allow for 31 student awards for the Fall 2024 cohort.
Eligibility requirements established by the college include that scholarship recipients demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in Associate of Applied Science degree programs that are nontraditional for their gender, are transferring to Penn College from other schools or are matriculating to the college after participating in Penn College Dual Enrollment in high school.
Penn College Dual Enrollment delivers college courses that are taught by approved teachers at high schools and career and technology centers statewide. There are no tuition costs to the participating students.
“We are grateful to The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation for their continued generosity in supporting our students’ success,” said Penn College President Michael J. Reed. “This gift helps the college provide crucial scholarship support that creates transformational opportunities for our students. The scholarship awards help our students develop the technical and professional skills needed to be successful workforce leaders.”
The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation was established in 1966 exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes.
Stabler Scholarship Fund recipients are asked to sign a debt of conscience, agreeing to pay forward the amounts they receive – when able – following graduation.
Those wishing to explore giving opportunities at Penn College may call (570) 320-8020.
For more about the college, a national leader in applied technology education and a special mission affiliate of Penn State, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.