Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte established the Mitte Foundation in 1997. Additionally, the Foundation is involved with civic organizations and community projects such as Dean Porter Park Cultural Center in Brownsville, Texas. In Austin, the Foundation has formed alliances with Family Eldercare, the Lone Star Girl Scouts Council, Habitat for Humanity, Leadership Austin, and the Rotary Club of Austin. We are privileged to be chosen to share in the vision of the Mitte Foundation for development of the future leaders of America. Students will be chosen for Mitte awards based on highly selective criteria.
Eligibility is based on high academic merits and involvement in community volunteerism.
Recipients of Mitte Scholarships must maintain superior academic records each semester and participate in community leadership. The Mitte Series will also combine personal development workshops that promote leadership and team building for Smeal College students, and a mentoring program. The gift will expand partnerships between the Smeal College and community-based programs in the local area and across Pennsylvania. On the website, the Mitte's share their views and visions for the Foundation.