Oil City Rotary Club Establishes Scholarship Endowment

at Clarion University–Venango Campus

OIL CITY, PA—At the annual Oil City Rotary President’s Dinner on Monday, June 26, Rotary President Dr. David Wagner presented a check for $25,000 to Clarion University President Joseph P. Grunenwald to establish an endowed scholarship at Clarion University–Venango Campus. The Oil City Rotary is a long-time supporter of the Venango Campus, providing annual scholarships for many years. The new endowment ensures that scholarship funds will be available in perpetuity for qualified students.

            “This scholarship not only benefits students in the region who might not otherwise have the opportunity for a college education,” said Dr. Grunenwald, “but it is also important at another level. It affirms your confidence in the Venango Campus, a confidence that we are proud of and take very seriously.  I can assure you that the university is firmly committed to the future growth of the Venango Campus. We’re here to serve Venango County and the region for the long haul.”

            The scholarship will benefit Venango Campus students who maintain appropriate academic standing, have demonstrated community involvement and financial need, and who have resided in Venango County for at least one year. First priority will be given to a member or spouse or child of a member of the Oil City Rotary Club. Additional contributions to the endowment may made by others at any time.

            “My colleagues and I are immensely grateful to the Oil City Rotary Club,” said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of the Venango Campus. “Their generous donation will create life-changing opportunities for Venango County residents for generations to come.”

            “The Oil City Rotary decided to set up this scholarship endowment to continue to aid individuals in the Venango County community who want to further their education,” said Dr. Wagner, “and to support the Venango Campus, which is a wonderful local resource.”

            Clarion University-Venango Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.   The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed.  Students can begin any of Clarion University’s 90+ bachelor’s degrees at the Venango Campus, earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses.  The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.  Clarion University-Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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