Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

Quick overview

• The CRCF scholarship portal opens January 27. Use the application portal (linked below on the CRCF site) to apply.
• Most CRCF-managed scholarships are covered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Universal Application (the “Common Application”). Some awards also have their own separate application(s) — those are listed below.

Scholarships available in the portal

• Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Universal Application (Common Application)
• Jonathan Teuscher Scholarship Application
• Sondra J. Fox Scholarship
• Leadership Cattaraugus Scholarship
• Ratana Ratanawongsa Scholarship
• Maureen Curry Inspiration Scholarship
• Southern Tier Military Scholarship

Who can access the portal

• Current applicants, continuing students, and CRCF committee members can log in to the scholarship portal.

Check your eligibility

• A downloadable, sortable table of all CRCF scholarships is available online. Use it to quickly confirm eligibility requirements, award amounts, and any special application components.

Important dates and deadlines For students applying this year

• Jan 27 — Portal opens.
• Check email regularly for updates about your application.
• March 11 — Student applications due.
• March 19 — All third‑party recommendations and supporting documents must be submitted before the portal closes.
• By May 30 — CRCF will notify recipients. Scholarship information will be forwarded to students’ schools for announcement at award or graduation ceremonies.
• July 1 — Acceptance form and any required documents due.

For multi‑year scholarship recipients

• July 1 — Submit transcripts and acceptance forms.

For high school juniors

• Plan to apply at the start of your senior year; check the portal again then.

How to apply — recommended steps

1. Review the CRCF scholarship fund list/table and confirm which awards you’re eligible for.
2. Create an account in the scholarship portal.
3. Start the Universal (Common) Application — it covers most CRCF scholarships. Add any separate scholarship applications as needed.
4. Request recommendations and gather documents early so everything is uploaded before the March deadlines.

Quick tips from a teacher

• Start early: recommenders and transcript requests can take time.
• Keep an eye on your email for portal messages.
• Save copies of everything you upload.

If you need the portal link or the downloadable scholarship table, it’s available on the CRCF website (linked below).