Miter Foundation, the charitable arm of Miter Brands, recently announced it awarded 100 graduating high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships, totaling $100,000. This milestone marks the most scholarships bestowed in the foundation’s 11-year history.
About the scholarships
The Miter Foundation Scholarship received applications from 42 of the 50 states. This year’s recipients plan to attend a diverse range of post-secondary institutions, including four-year universities, community colleges and technical schools.
Eligible students were able to apply for $1,000 scholarships from the manufacturer earlier this year. The foundation received 366 applications, and 76% of the applicants were from outside of Pennsylvania, including applicants from Egypt, Botswana and China.
To be considered for a scholarship, students must demonstrate a passion for learning, a commitment to positively impacting their community, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be graduating high school seniors. After proof of enrollment is shown, scholarship funds will be sent in one lump sum to the university, college, technical school or trade school designated by the recipient.
What people are saying
“Winning this scholarship will not only lessen my financial debt from college, but will also motivate me to pursue my learning path to becoming a physical therapist,” says scholarship recipient Sydney Kirton, a graduate of Melissa High School in Melissa, Texas, who will attend Louisiana State University of Alexandria this fall. “It really means so much to me that people are willing to lend their hard-earned money to a young woman wanting to pursue her dreams.”
“Our latest scholarship winners represent the best of the best,” says Amanda Klinger, Miter Foundation Program Manager. “It’s always inspiring to read the essays every year, as these students are so smart and dedicated. We’re thrilled that we’re in a position to help them continue their studies, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.”
