The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Scholarships

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, founded in 1978, is an independent, private, nonprofit organization serving the Chautauqua Region of northwestern New York. They are dedicated to the improvement of their community. They are supported by private and public donors and seek contributions primarily from the community they serve. 

 
Using money they have collected, they offer scholarships to students to further their education. Although the bulk of the scholarships are offered to high school seniors, some funds may be available for advanced study. 
 
The funds held by the foundation come from individuals, families, companies, and nonprofit groups. The funds are often established to memorialize or honor an individual and the guideline for each scholarship is different. Therefore, you should read them carefully to see if you qualify.
 
 
Music scholarships
 
Helga Hulse Mozart Club Music Scholarship Fund
This award will assist students with the costs of music instruction. Applicant must show promise, as well as academic and vocational achievement. Applicant may be of any age and must reside in ChautauquaCounty.
Deadline is April 20th.
 
R. Richard Corbin Memorial Fund
This award will assist students with the cost of instruction in music with an emphasis in piano, organ, musical theatre or music education. Applicant must show strength of character and artistic involvement. Applicant may be of any age attending or have attended
Jamestown, Falconer, Frewsburg,Bemus Point, or SouthwesternSchool Districts
Deadline is April 20th.
 
Sarita Hopkins Weeks Excellence in Music Scholarship
To assist a student who has demonstrated excellence in the area of piano music. Graduating seniors from Falconer, Frewsburg, Jamestown, Maple Grove and SouthwesternCentralHigh Schools
Deadline is April 20th.
 
Elizabeth Warner Marvin Music Scholarship
This award is for education and training in music. Applicants must reside in the JamestownSchool District and be a student in grades K-11. 
Deadline is April 27th.
 
Emily Harrington Crane & Ruth E. Munson Music Scholarships
Undergraduate music major attending an accredited four year school. Must be a ChautauquaCountyHigh School graduate. Combined application for two separate music scholarships.
Deadline is May 1st.
 
Lory T. Ventura Music Education Scholarship
Undergraduate music education major attending an accredited four year school. Must be a JamestownHigh School graduate. 
Deadline is May 1st.

Rob Buck Memorial Music Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate music major attending an accredited four year school. Must be a

ChautauquaCountyHigh School or EisenhowerHigh School graduate.  
Deadline is May 1st.
 
Pauline N. Marlett Memorial Scholarship Fund
Graduate of Jamestown High School attending an accredited four-year music school. Preference would be given to a Jamestown graduating High School senior attending the SUNY Fredonia School of Music.  Audition required.  
Deadline is May 1st.
 
Russell Germaine, Sr. Music Scholarship Fund
To assist a graduate of a
ChautauquaCounty high school majoring in music education or a music related field, with extracurricular activity in the music field with a "C" (2.0) or better G.P.A.  Audition is required.  Consideration would be given to returning students after an extended absence from high school or college.
Deadline is May 1st.
 
Education/Exchange Program Scholarships
 
Southern Chautauqua County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Application for a ChautauquaCounty high school graduate attending college for the fields of elementary education or secondary education.
Deadline is March 1st.
 
Brenda Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund
Application for assistance to Youth Exchange Students to foreign countries.
Deadline is April 20th.
 
Kathy Kardish Wilson Memorial Educational Fund
Application for wives and mothers in a two-income household seeking to better themselves through education.
Deadline is May 25th.
 
Jamestown Sister City Affiliation Committee Scholarship in Memory of Margaret Hitchcock
Application for students or teachers in the Chautauqua Region who are planning educational experiences abroad or foreign students visiting the region for educational purposes.
Deadline is June 1st.
 
Athletic Scholarships
 
Robert "Bobby" Guy Pollino II Memorial Scholarship Fund
Application for a JHS graduating senior who was on the varsity baseball team.
Deadline is May 15th.
 
Rotary Club of Greater Jamestown "Help Kids Play Hockey" Scholarship Fund
Application for children in ChautauquaCounty who would like to play ice hockey but cannot afford the equipment or fees.
Deadline is June 27th.
 
Robert "Bobby" Guy Pollino II Memorial Scholarship Fund
Application for a JHS graduating senior who was on the varsity football team.
Deadline is November 1st.
 
Labor Scholarships
 
Ben Spitale Memorial Labor Scholarship
Application for a student who is or has a parent or guardian who is a member, in good standing, of a union in the Jamestown Area Labor Council who is ambitious, industrious, has a sense of community and financial need.
Deadline is May 1st.
 
Veterinary and Space CampScholarships
 
Chautauqua County Veterinary Medical Society Scholarship Fund
Application for assisting students studying for a career in veterinary science.
Deadline is May 1st.
 
Lucile M. Wright Air Museum Scholarship Fund
Application for assistance to attend the U.S. Space Camp.
Deadline is November 15th.
 
Paul Bridges/Chautauqua County 4-H Beef Program Scholarship Fund
Application for assisting students who have participated in the

ChautauquaCounty 4-H Beef Program.
Deadline is April 1st.