Through the organizational initiative and financial contributions of the late Carl Stravinski, ’41, Past President of the Penn State Chapter of Greater Dayton, a scholarship fund was established by the chapter in 1986. As a fitting honor to Carl's efforts, the fund subsequently was named after him. It should be noted that Carl and wife Roni maintained close ties with our chapter through the years.
The Carl Stravinski Scholarship Fund is now endowed through the Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association and provides two annual scholarships around $3,400 each. The chapter makes ongoing contributions to the fund and continues to solicit tax deductible donations. Click here for information on how you can make an on-line contribution to the Carl Stravinski Scholarship Fund.
In order to qualify for the scholarship, students must be from the Dayton area and enrolled at Penn State. The winners must show contribution to the community, be academically proficient, demonstrate leadership, and participate in extra-curricular activity. Candidates must also be able to express their views on a selected topic via submission of a written essay.