Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 70

Award Deadline: Mar 11, 2026


The CRCF scholarship system will open on January 27. Students will be able to apply for CRCF scholarships using the application portal system linked below. The following scholarship opportunities will be available for applications in the portal:

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Universal Application (Common Application, which includes most CRCF-managed scholarships)

The CRCF scholarship system will open on January 27. Students will be able to apply for CRCF scholarships using the application portal system linked below. The following scholarship opportunities will be available for applications in the portal:

  • Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Universal Application (Common Application, which includes most CRCF-managed scholarships)
  • Jonathan Teuscher Scholarship Application
  • Sondra J. Fox Scholarship
  • Leadership Cattaraugus Scholarship
  • Ratana Ratanawongsa Scholarship
  • Maureen Curry Inspiration Scholarship
  • Southern Tier Military Scholarship

Continuing students and CRCF committee members can access the scholarship portal here as well.

Review your eligibility for all scholarships

Access a downloadable table online of all available scholarships that you can sort to find information about each scholarship quickly and easily.

Important Dates

For students applying this year:

  • Students with open applications are encouraged to check email regularly for updates.
  • March 11- Student applications are due
  • March 19 - All third-party recommendations and documents are due before the portal closes
  • By May 30 - Students will be notified by CRCF if they are receiving scholarships. Scholarship info will be sent to students' respective schools to be announced at award or graduation ceremonies.
  • July 1 -  Acceptance form and necessary documents are due

For multi-year scholarship recipients:

July 1 -  Students must submit transcripts and acceptance forms

For high school juniors:

Check back at the beginning of your senior year to apply!

How to apply:

  • Review all CRCF Scholarship Funds to determine eligibility.
  • Create an account in the scholarship portal and start your application.
How to Apply:

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 01, 2026
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:EarnestDeterminedMovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the scholarship will be...

Owl Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$50,000
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No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in...

A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
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$10,000
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...

Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
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Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian/Faith Based colleges and universities. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!Eligibility:Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.About:The Christian Connector offers a...

Giveaways are my Valentine Award

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,500
Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.To be eligible for the Scholarship you:A)...

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$1,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 17, 2026
$100,000
To date, more than $33 million in McDonald’s HACER National Scholarships have been awarded to Hispanic and Latino students across the country. The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Program offers scholarships to up to 30 outstanding students from all over the country. It continues to provide educational opportunities to help narrow the gap that exists for Hispanic and Latino college-bound students,...