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 Tioga County, New York, 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.
Tioga County, NY Scholarships
| SCHOLARSHIP NAME | SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE | TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT | HIGH SCHOOL(S) | COUNTY |
| Alice Walker Cooper Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $12,000 for multiple awards | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
| Bill Davis Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $2,550 | Owego Free Academy | Tioga County, NY |
| Carl & Charlotte Lovejoy Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $4,950 | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
| Donald & Linda Jayne Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $2,500 | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
| Donald E. “Coach” Ennis Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $2,000 | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
| Finkle Rosenberg Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $2,350 | Owego Free Academy | Tioga County, NY |
| Guthrie Community Credit Union Scholarship | Tuesday, March 31, 2026, email to jallenelford@twintierscf.org | 2 Scholarships $1,000 Each | Waverly Central HS, Tioga Central HS, any Bradford County, PA High Schools | REGIONAL |
| Katherine Kerrigan Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | 2 scholarships $5,500 Each | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
| Owego Free Academy Alumni Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,000 | Owego Free Academy | Tioga County, NY |
| R. E Fraley Technology and Engineering Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $1,750 | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
| Shang Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $2,300 | Owego Free Academy | Tioga County, NY |
| Tioga Tae Kwon Do Scholarship | Tuesday, March 31, 2026, email to jallenelford@twintierscf.org | Up to $1,450 in awards | Active Tioga Tae Kwon Do Student | REGIONAL |
| William Anderson Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $500 | Owego Free Academy | Tioga County, NY |
| Wright Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for the deadline. | $11,975 | Waverly High School | Tioga County, NY |
For more information about Scholarships, contact Joselyn Allen-Elford at 570-888-4759, via email at jallenelford@twintierscf.org, or visit www.twintierscf.org.
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, with assets exceeding $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.
Contact: Joselyn W. B. Allen-Elford
Resource Development Associate
jallenelford@twintierscf.org
607-731-8514