Westmoreland County Community College receives $500,000 from Robert Miner Family Foundation to establish Opportunity Scholarships – The Latrobe Bulletin

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Robert Miner Family Foundation donation participants: Kaylee Miner; Debbie Miner; Dr. Kristin L. Mallory, college president; Megan Sheesley, executive director Westmoreland County Community College Educational Foundation, and Robert “Bob” Miner.
Robert Miner Family Foundation donation participants: Kaylee Miner; Debbie Miner; Dr. Kristin L. Mallory, college president; Megan Sheesley, executive director Westmoreland County Community College Educational Foundation, and Robert “Bob” Miner.
YOUNGWOOD, Pa. – On Aug. 4, the Robert Miner Family Foundation presented the Westmoreland County Community College Educational Foundation with a $500,000 check to establish the Robert Miner Family Foundation Opportunity Scholarships for students pursuing careers in health professions, technology and industrial arts.
The Robert Miner Family Foundation Opportunity Scholarships aim to bridge the gap for students who may not qualify for federal aid but still struggle to afford college. They will provide crucial support to students preparing for careers essential to the region’s economic vitality.
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