Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Announces over $182,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Pennsylvania and New York Students
Sayre, PA – The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is proud to announce the awarding of over $182,000 in scholarships to 104 deserving students across Pennsylvania and New York for the 2025 academic year. These scholarships support students in Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Tioga County in New York.
This year’s recipients include students from a wide range of backgrounds, all demonstrating excellence in areas such as academics, leadership, community service, athletics, music, and other outstanding achievements.
The 2025 Potter County scholarship recipients were recently recognized as part of this annual initiative. Scholarships are made possible through 86 dedicated scholarship funds currently administered by CFTT. These funds were established by generous individual donors, families, and corporations, many in honor or memory of a loved one.
“Our scholarships are not only financial awards—they’re investments in the future of our region,” said Joselyn Allen-Elford, Resource Development Associate of the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. “We’re proud to support students who are passionate about making a difference through education.”
Each year, CFTT scholarships help reduce the financial burden of higher education, empowering students to pursue careers in fields that benefit their communities and beyond.
| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | STUDENT NAME | HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED |
| Darlene J. Sitler Award Scholarship | Nevaeh Kio | Northern Potter High School |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | Claire Daisley | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | Isabella Ostroski | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | John Wright | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | Ciarra Davis | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| Gerald F. Duffee, Sr Scholarship | Isabella Rees | Austin Area Junior/ Senior High School |
| Jon R. Cowburn Scholarship | Nevaeh Simonetti | Northern Potter High School |
| Major Lance A. Newton Scholarship | Chloe Metcalf | Oswayo Valley High School |
| Make the World a Better Place Scholarship | Emilee Ruter | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | Allison Lewis | Northern Potter High School |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | Malachi Lewis | Northern Potter High School |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | Nevaeh Kio | Northern Potter High School |
| Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing & English Scholarship | Haila Cracknell | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| Potter County Farm & Forestry Family | Mason Roessner | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School |
| Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway Memorial Scholarship | Eva West | Oswayo Valley High School |
| Reiman Family Scholarship | Nevaeh Kio | Northern Potter High School |
| Robert B. Merten Circle of Fifths Music Award Scholarship | Raelin Meacham | Port Allegany Junior/Senior High School |
| Rose Marie Tubbs Memorial Scholarship | Allison Lewis | Northern Potter High School |
| Ruth Agar Memorial Scholarship | Navaeh Simonetti | Northern Potter High School |
| Tomb Family Scholarship | Malachi Lewis | Northern Potter High School |
About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga County, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 170 funds valued at $15 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.
For more information on its work in the community contact Joselyn Allen-Elford at 570.888.4759, by email at jallenelford@twintierscf.org and www.twintierscf.org.
Contact: Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Joselyn Allen-Elford
Resource Development Associate
570-888-4759
jallenelford@twintierscf.org