Scholarships
The following scholarships are administered through the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Application deadline for each is April 1st. Print an application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
You may also give to any of our scholarship funds. Your contributions help so many area students and are greatly appreciated.
Burt Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to one student each from Olean High, Allegany-Limestone Central, Hinsdale Central and Portville Central schools and based solely on a student’s financial need. Established by the Burt Committee of the First Presbyterian Church of Olean in memory of Dr. Rudy Burt.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Hinsdale Alumni Association Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior at Hinsdale Central School. Applicants should have an average of 80 percent or higher, demonstrate qualities of good citizenship and good character, and have definite educational goals. Established by the Hinsdale Alumni Association.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Mohammed & Sakeena Iqbal Health Care Award
A $500 scholarship for a senior graduating from Allegany-Limestone High School, ranked in the top 25 percent of the class, and intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the healthcare field. Established by Drs. Ahmad and Naheed Hilal in memory of Dr. Naheed Hilal’s parents.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Kothari Family Fund Health Care Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for an Allegany-Limestone senior pursuing a healthcare-related degree. Established by Drs. Ashok and Yogini Kothari as part of the Kothari Family Endowed Fund.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Pat McGee Nursing Scholarship
Two awards are given each year to students, traditional or nontraditional, in the 57th State Senate district who are pursuing nursing degrees. Students must maintain at least a C average. Students previously receiving the award also can reapply. Established through the Pat McGee Endowment, this fund is named in memory of the former late New York State Senator representing the 57th district.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
John J. Murphy Family Scholarship
A $10,000 scholarship awarded over four years at $2,500 per year. First preference is given to graduating students from Olean, NY, area high schools which include Olean, Allegany-Limestone, Hinsdale and Portville schools and Archbishop Walsh Academy. Second preference is given to high schools in the following communities – Cattaraugus County: Salamanca, Franklinville, Ellicottville, Cattaraugus-Little Valley, West Valley, Randolph and Gowanda; Allegany County: Alfred-Almond, Belfast, Bolivar-Richburg, Cuba-Rushford, Friendship, Richburg, Scio and Wellsville; McKean County (PA): Otto-Eldred, Bradford, Port Allegany and Smethport; and Potter County (PA): Coudersport, Austin and Galeton. Preference also will be given to a student whose family members are employed by or have retired from Dresser-Rand in Olean, NY. Preference will be given for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, engineering or business. Selection criteria shall include scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. Named in honor of John J. “Jack” Murphy, Olean native and former CEO and Chairman of Dresser Industries, this scholarship was established initially through a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Olean Business Institute/Daniel McCarthy Scholarship
Awarded to any student from New York or Pennsylvania who currently attends or plans to attend OBI and pursue a degree in business. Students previously receiving the award also may reapply. Given through the generosity of the Catherine M. Cridler Trust and named in honor of one of the founders of OBI.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Otto/Otto-Eldred Alumni Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for a senior graduating from Otto-Eldred High School who has a GPA of at least 2.75 and be accepted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year school. Preference is given to a student attending a 2-year college, but is also open to those attending a 4-year program. Established by the Otto/Otto-Eldred Alumni Association.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Mark J. Prockton Memorial Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for graduating a senior from Hamburg High School who has lettered in track and has the highest GPA. Established in memory of Mark J. Prockton, a former New York City School teacher, Hamburg High School alumnus and runner, by his brothers, Gregg and Mike Prockton.
An application for this scholarship is available here.
Norman “Pete” Schussele Scholarship
A $500 scholarship awarded to an Olean High School senior who has maintained an 85 percent or higher grade point average through high school and demonstrates financial need and good character. Established by the family of Norman “Pete” Schussele in his memory.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Ben & Rose Schwabenbauer Educational Scholarship
For a graduating senior from either Olean High School or Otto-Eldred High School who will be attending a 4-year college. Preference for a student who has a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and/or is in top 25 percent of the graduating class, demonstrates financial need and has a record of community volunteerism. Established by Ben and Rose Schwabenbauer, former long-time teachers in the Olean City School District.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Jonathan Teuscher Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate who has faced challenges while maintaining a positive attitude. For each year of continued education, $625 is given for a total of up to $2,500 over 4 years. One scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from each of the following high schools: Allegany-Limestone, Hinsdale Central, Olean High, Portville Central and Archbishop Walsh Academy. Established by Steven and Donna Teuscher in memory of their son, Jonathan.
An application for this scholarship is available here.
JoAnn Wehmeyer English Scholarship
Awarded to an Olean High School senior who intends to pursue a four-year degree, has excellent writing skills and has the potential to make a difference. Include recommendation from English faculty. Established by former students in memory of Mrs.Wehmeyer, who taught English at Olean High School for 42 years.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
One-time scholarships for 2012
Ralph A. Anastasia Music Scholarship
To be awarded to an Olean High School graduate of the class of 2012 who intends to pursue a degree in music. Established in memory of long-time musician and life-long Olean resident Ralph A. Anastasia by his children and grandchildren.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
Kaleigh E. Wilday Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded by the Cuba-Rushford High School to a Cuba-Rushford graduate of the class of 2012 in memory of Kaleigh E. Wilday, who would have been a graduate of this class. Established by her parents through the Kaleigh Wilday Endowment Fund.
Click here for a printable application, or see your school’s guidance counselor.
