Columbia Secondary School

The CRCF scholarship system will open on February 1 each year. 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 ApplicationSondra J. Fox ScholarshipLeadership Cattaraugus ScholarshipRatana Ratanawongsa...

To help a student whose parent has recently died from cancer — or who is undergoing cancer treatment — remain in school and obtain a bachelor’s degree. This need-based scholarship provides support when family finances experience a drastic change due to medical bills or reduced income as a result of cancer.Application PeriodNovember 1 to March 4Number and Size of AwardsOne...

Any individual pursuing a full-time, post-high school education during the upcoming fall semester who demonstrates, through their career plans, experience, program of study and extracurricular activities, significant progress toward and a clear intention for a career in agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing or a related field is eligible to apply.An associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree, as well as technical school attendance,...

To recognize those high school seniors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in both the spoken and written word and plan to pursue college and a career that requires excellence in communication.Application PeriodNovember 1 to March 4Number and Size of AwardsNumber of recipients and award amounts vary; award amount may be split between two or more recipients. Award paid in one...

To provide financial assistance to students in upstate New York State to continue their education in the field of nursing.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $3,000; paid as $1,000 per year for up to three consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.Allowed...

This fund is established by Terence J. Centner in memory of his parents, Harry E. and Mary Ellen Centner.  Each scholarship will honor his parent’s dedication and hard work on their family farm in the Town of Dunkirk and their leadership activities in the Chautauqua County 4-H Program.  Application ProcessInterested students should submit the following to the Guidance Department by...