MITER Foundation Awards 100 High School Seniors With $1,000 Scholarships

This milestone marks the most scholarships bestowed in the foundation’s history

HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer, 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.

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.

“Our latest scholarship winners represent the best of the best,” said 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.”

Eligible students were able to apply for $1,000 scholarships from the manufacturer earlier this year. The foundation received 366 applications, and 76 percent of the applicants were from outside of Pennsylvania, including applicants from Egypt, Botswana, and China.

“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,” said 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!”

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.

About MITER Foundation

In 2015, the MITER Foundation™ was founded on the belief that we all have an obligation to help our fellow citizens. The foundation has committees at each of our locations that raise and donate funds for their local communities, as well as three noteworthy causes – heroes support, children’s well-being, and cancer support.

About MITER Brands

Founded in 1947, MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that produces a portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments with an owner-operated, family-first approach. With more than 20 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, MITER Brands is a nationwide supplier of precision-built and energy-efficient products. Through optimized manufacturing, valued relationships, and dedicated team members coast to coast, MITER Brands instills confidence and drives quality customer experiences. The name “MITER” is an acronym reflecting five of our core strengths: Manufacturing, Innovation, Trust, Experiences, and Relationships. For more information, visit www.miterbrands.com.