SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for or to claim a scholarship, log in to our scholarship portal.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards more than $1.5 million to local residents pursuing higher education, job training and certification. 

Use this section to apply for scholarships that will help you meet your professional and educational goals. Check back frequently; new scholarships open their application periods regularly.

  • Workforce Training

    Awarded to Chautauqua County residents enrolled in a certification or job training program. Examples include: home health care aide, CNA, CDL, EMT, welders, electrician, plumber, etc. No deadline, awarded monthly.

  • Laurie Baer Olympic Hopeful

    To provide financial assistance to cover the cost of training, and national or international competition for talented area young athletes. Application coming 2/1/25.

  • Jamestown Sister City Affiliation Scholarship

    To provide financial assistance to students or teachers from the Chautauqua region who are planning educational experiences abroad OR foreign students/teachers coming to the Chautauqua region for educational reasons. Application coming 2/1/25.

  • Joint Neighborhood Project CEO

    Application for graduating students from Jamestown High School or Jamestown resident needing financial assistance to attend Jamestown Community College or Jamestown Business College. Application coming 2/1/25.

  • Stanley A. Weeks Braw Caddie Clan Award for Excellence

    Application for a male Jamestown High School student with high academic achievement and strong athletic participation. Application coming 2/1/25.

  • Gale Gokey Brown Memorial Scholarship

    Application for a female graduating high school senior from Jamestown High School, nominated by a faculty member. The student must have a “B” or better GPA, attending college and demonstrates strong athletic participation and leadership qualities. Application coming 2/1/25.

THE APPLICATION

ONE APPLICATION. 165 SCHOLARSHIPS.

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    CREATE ACCOUNT

    Create an account in our scholarship portal, where you can apply, save your status, and monitor updates.

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    COMPLETE APPLICATION

    Complete your scholarship application and submit it for entry to over 165 available scholarships.

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    CLAIM AWARD(S)

    Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of November. At that time, log into your account to claim your award(s).

CONTACT US

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MICHELLE TAMBASCIO

Scholarship Officer
mtambascio@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3394

Camille Martir-Rosado

CAMILLE MARTIR-ROSADO

Scholarship Associate
crosado@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390