DUBOIS- Gabby Horner is the 2025 recipient of the Sandra Dunlap Scholarship presented by Christ Lutheran Church, DuBois.
Horner, a sophomore at Penn State DuBois majoring in occupational therapy assistant, is a daughter of Ted and Ethel Horner of Treasure Lake. She is a graduate of DuBois Area High School.
“This scholarship means a lot to me,” said Horner. “It acknowledges the hard work that I am putting in to receive this degree and my involvement with Christ Lutheran Church.”
While attending Christ Lutheran, Horner participated in mission trips to West Virginia and Mt. Joy, PA and the at-home mission events held at the church, in the DuBois community and at Parker Dam. All involve helping others which connects to her interest in occupational therapy assistant.
“An occupational therapy assistant helps people with daily tasks including fine motor skills and daily activities,” she explained. “I like to help people, it interests me. There are so many ways to help through different age groups and a variety of services. Eventually, I would like to work in a nursing home.”
The Sandra Dunlap Scholarship was established by the family of Sandy Dunlap (1937-2019). The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to one student each year of any age, pursuing post-high school education or training. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year.
Consideration for this scholarship is given to all who apply and awarded by a committee, which includes a pastor, members of church council, and members of the congregation. Preference is given to eligible recipients who are confirmed members who regularly attend worship and participate in some way in the wider ministry of Christ Lutheran Church.
If no students meet the first preference in a given year, funds may be awarded to any eligible students who are active in Christ Lutheran Church family, then less active students in the church family, and subsequently to even non-members of Christ Church. Applicants must be enrolled in an institution of higher education, beyond high school level; college, university, or technical/vocational school.
Donations to the Sandra Dunlap Scholarship are ongoing. They may be sent to Christ Lutheran Church, c/o Sandra Dunlap Scholarship Fund, 875 Sunflower Drive, DuBois, Pa. 15801.
