How to Apply for Scholarships

The Common Scholarship Application

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 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. 

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL

Review your eligibility for all scholarships

Click Here to access a downloadable table 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 20- All 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 6 – Acceptance form and necessary documents are due

For multi-year scholarship recipients:

  • July 6 – 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 eligibilty.
  • Create an account in the scholarship portal and start your application.