Since 1924 the Foundation has been awarding scholarships to students from Western New York. In 2010, the Foundation awarded more than $1.8 million to more than 1,300 students.

Eligibility

Our scholarships are restricted to current residents of the eight counties of Western New York.  The eight counties are:  Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.

Students must have been admitted to a nonprofit [501(c)(3)], U.S. Department of Education accredited school in the United States for full-time study at the undergraduate level. Applicants who permanently relocate outside Western New York are no longer eligible for funding. Students who attend college outside Western New York remain eligible if they maintain a permanent residence in Western New York. In addition, Pell eligible applicants attending school within the eight counties of Western New York will be given strong preference in the award decision process.

A limited number of scholarships are available for graduate students in specialized fields (architecture, arts, engineering, medicine, nursing, piano, environment, and wildlife).

The deadlines for the 2010 – 2011 scholarship applications have passed.