OLEAN, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s scholarship process for 2024 will open to applications from area students Feb. 1.
Students can apply using the online scholarship portal at cattfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships.
Applying using the system’s universal application will allow students to quickly apply for any of the more than 100 scholarship opportunities available to them.
In 2023, 172 area students received 232 awards from CRCF-managed scholarship funds, totaling more than $277,621.
Scholarships are available to students throughout the region (including, depending on the criteria of each fund, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chautauqua and McKean, Pa., counties) for a multitude of interests and career or educational goals.
CRCF’s universal scholarship application system allows students to complete one scholarship application that makes them eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities. The scholarship application system matches students with the scholarship awards they are eligible for based on their future major, career aspirations, extracurricular activities, et cetera.
“At CRCF we are excited for another scholarship season and another opportunity to support the young people in our community as they pursue their dreams of an education and career,” said CRCF Executive Director Kirk Windus. “Our scholarship program and its impact continues to grow each year, and we are especially excited to award a number of new scholarships this year.”
This year, 10 new scholarship awards will be available to applicants, including the Gene and Sandra Froebel Teacher Scholarship for graduating seniors of Olean, Allegany-Limestone, Portville, Hinsdale, Cuba-Rushford, Oswayo Valley and Bradford high schools attending a four-year college and pursuing a career in education. Consideration will be given to students who have overcome a hardship or challenge and/or participated in athletics.
Applicants will apply entirely online and submit supporting documentation such as transcripts and recommendations from chosen references using the online portal.
Applications must be completed and submitted by March 20.
For more information, contact CRCF Gift Processing and Scholarship Program Manager Tricia Oakley at tricia@cattfoundation.org or (716) 701-4016.
