• Graduating York City High School senior
• Academic Achievement and Financial Need

• Four-year $2,500 scholarship (up to $10,000 total) 

• Graduating York County high school senior
• High Academic Achievement

• Four-year $1,200 scholarship (up to $4,800 total)

 

The Edwin P. Mangold Scholarship was created by the Estate of York Rotarian Ed Mangold, who was a member of the Club for six years at his passing.  Ed's bequest created the endowed scholarship fund in May 2007.  He was a Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor member of York Rotary, a veteran of World War II, and a graduate of William Penn High School in York.  Ed was Vice President of York Penn Machinery Company in York for 30 years prior to his retirement, and Board Chairman and Vice President of Clean Way Professional Cleaning Service before his death on November 26, 2006.

 

The Sanford M. Kranich Scholarship was created by the Estate of York Rotarian Sandy Kranich, who was a member of the Club for 41 years.  Sandy's bequest created the endowed fund in May 2007, and an endowed scholarship fund was also created at York County Community Foundation by members of York Rotary.  Sandy was well-known in the community as a collector of friends; everyone was Sandy's "pal."  He was York Rotary's "one man fellowship committee."  Sandy was a loyal Penn State alumnus and worked tirelessly on behalf of York Area Sports Night and the Quarterback Club.  A longtime Real Estate agent in York County, Sandy died on October 10, 2000.

 

The Charles W. Diehl Jr. Scholarship was created by the Diehl Family Fund of York County Community Foundation, which was created by Alma Diehl in 1997 after Charlie's death, in loving memory of her husband and their children.  Charlie and Alma were the benefactors of many nonprofit organizations dedicated to furthering the well-being of children, with an emphasis on their spiritual growth.

 

 

The Arlington Kahley "Rising Musician" Scholarship was created by Art's family and friends in honor of his 90th birthday in 2012.  Art graduated from William Penn High School in York City and received a Bachelor's degree from West Chester and a Master's degree from Penn State.  He also attended the Peabody School of Music.  He retired from York Suburban High School as Chair of the Music Department and Director of Bands.  He was a past director of the York City Band, the York College Band, a past member of the York Symphony Orchestra, and an organizer of the York Youth Symphony. Art was the Founder and Music Director of the Pennsylvania Ambassadors of Music.  He was a member of York Rotary for 19 years before his death on August 18, 2021.

 

 

 

 

          Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Fund

 

York Rotary created the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship (now the Adult Learner Scholarship) in 2012 to support the educational needs of hard-working students who have enrolled in higher education later in life to advance themselves in their career aspirations to become leaders in their field and/or to better provide for their families. Gifts from many Club members have been endowed to support students attending York Technical Institute, HACC, York County School of Technology, or other accredited technical or trade schools, colleges, or universities.

Roberta “Bert” Oberdick served as Executive Coordinator of York Rotary for nearly 28 years and retired on March 31st, 2021. To honor Bert’s years of service, the 27 Past Presidents who worked with Bert, along with the 2021 Officers, contributed personal gifts to create the endowed Bert Oberdick Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Fund.  Bert’s Fund joins others to support adult learners in the York community, an aspect of York Rotary that she loved.