Scholarship Opportunity

Bill Webster Memorial Scholarship

Offered by Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

Five-school college award requiring an essay on perseverance.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Graduate from Portville, Olean, Friendship, Cuba, or Wellsville High School in good academic standing.
  • Pursue a degree in any field at a two- or four-year college; submit an essay on perseverance and overcoming struggles.
  • Financial need receives preference but is not required.

Requirements

  • Create a CRCF portal account, check which application matches the fund, and request counselor and reference materials.

How to Apply

  1. 1Check this fund's current eligibility in the CRCF directory.
  2. 2Use the CRCF portal when it opens January 26, 2027; confirm the application and deadline.

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