FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan. 14, 2016

Chambersburg, Pa. — The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation recently awarded a $530,000 grant to fund scholarships for Wilson College students with financial need through the Stabler Scholarship Endowment. The endowment has provided scholarships for students since the program began in 2009.

The foundation has provided more than $3.45 million for the Stabler scholarships program since its inception in 2008. Students are selected for scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement and service to the community.

"Gifts of endowed scholarship are critically important for exceptional students who need help paying for college," said Wilson President Barbara K. Mistick. “This generous gift will allow us to help even more students and families who need assistance. We are very grateful to The Stabler Foundation for its generous and steadfast support of Wilson College and its students.”

Although the number changes throughout the year, a total of 45 students at Wilson are currently being helped with Stabler scholarships in the 2015-16 academic year, according to Margaret Light, director of corporate and foundation relations.

Since 1985, The Stabler Foundation has provided Wilson with funding for a number of programs, including the Curran Scholars program, which promotes student volunteerism, and daycare support for students in Wilson’s program for single-parent scholars, formerly known as the Women with Children program.

Located in Harrisburg, The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation was established by the Stablers in 1966 exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes. The foundation awards grants to educational institutions, parochial or church-related schools, nonprofit hospitals and medical facilities. The foundation also supports religious institutions and social service organizations that seek to preserve and instill traditional moral and ethical values, respect for the family, concern for others, self-reliance and a productive life.

MEDIA CONTACT:       
Margaret Light, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3179
Email: margaret.light@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 29 majors and master’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2015 enrollment of 923, which includes students from 22 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.