Investing in the Future: CFTT Offers More Than $180,000 in Scholarships for 2026 Graduates
Sayre, PA — In 2025, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) awarded over $180,000 in scholarships to 99 local students across the five counties we serve: Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga counties in Pennsylvania, and Tioga County in New York. With 59 scholarship funds currently managed, and new ones added each year, CFTT continues to expand opportunities for students in our region.
These scholarships are open to high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education, whether at a four-year college or university, community college, or two-year trade or technical program. Each scholarship reflects the unique priorities of the individual, family, or organization that established it, offering support tailored to students’ talents, goals, and interests.
Scholarships are more than financial assistance; they open doors for students who might otherwise face barriers to higher education. By helping cover tuition, books, and living expenses, they make college and vocational training more attainable and help reduce the burden of student debt.
In addition to easing financial challenges, scholarships honor students’ dedication and achievements, motivating them to continue striving for success. Investing in education today helps build a stronger community tomorrow, fostering a skilled and empowered workforce ready to contribute and give back.
The following scholarships are available to students in Potter County, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 fall semester. These awards offer valuable support to help students take the next step in their education and bring their academic aspirations within reach.
POTTER COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
| SCHOLARSHIP NAME | SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE | TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT | HIGH SCHOOL(S) | COUNTY |
| Darlene J. Sitler Award Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,250 | Northern Potter Middle/High School | Potter County, PA |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | 4 Scholarships $9,000 Each | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School | Potter County, PA |
| Gerald F. Duffee, Sr Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,600 | Austin Area Junior Senior High School | Potter County, PA |
| Jon R. Cowburn Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $600 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County, PA |
| Major Lance A. Newton Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $500 | Oswayo Valley High School | Potter County, PA |
| Make the World a Better Place Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $500 | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School | Potter County, PA |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $3,200 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County, PA |
| Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing & English Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,950 | Coudersport Junior/Senior High School | Potter County, PA |
| Potter County Farm & Forestry Family | Tuesday, March 31, 2026, email to jallenelford@twintierscf.org | $1,500 | Potter County High School Senior | Potter County, PA |
| Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway Memorial Scholarship | Tuesday, March 31, 2026, email to jallenelford@twintierscf.org | $1,400 | Potter County HS Senior or Oswayo Valley School District | Potter County, PA |
| Reiman Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,675 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County, PA |
| Robert B. Merten Circle of Fifths Music Award Scholarship | Tuesday, March 31, 2026, email to jallenelford@twintierscf.org | $1,550 | Potter County High School Senior | Potter County, PA |
| Rose Marie Tubbs Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,275 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County, PA |
| Ruth Agar Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,050 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County, PA |
| Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship | Tuesday, March 31, 2026, email to jallenelford@twintierscf.org | $3,000 | Athens, Canton, Troy Bradford County HS, all of Tioga County, PA HS and all of Potter County HS | REGIONAL |
| Tomb Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,400 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County, PA |
For more information about Scholarships or the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, visit www.twintierscf.org or call (570) 888-4759.
About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves five counties: Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, 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 more than $17 million, and has awarded over $3 million in grants and scholarships since its inception, positively impacting the lives of hundreds in the region. For more information on its work in the community, contact us at 570.888.4759, by email at info@twintierscf.org, and visit our website at www.twintierscf.org.