Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Awards More Than $186,000 in Scholarships to 119 Students
Sayre, PA — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $186,000 in scholarships to 119 outstanding students across Pennsylvania and New York for the 2026 academic year. These scholarships support students in Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Tioga County, New York.
Many of the scholarships are permanently endowed funds honoring the legacy of loved ones while creating educational opportunities that will continue for generations to come. “People often ask what an endowment really means,” said Charity Field, CEO of the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. “I like to think of it as a gift that never stops giving. Instead of spending the original donation, it’s invested, and each year a portion of the earnings helps students and charitable causes while the fund itself continues to grow. That’s what makes endowments so powerful. They create opportunities for students today while ensuring those same opportunities will be available for future generations.”
The 2026 scholarship recipients in Tioga County, New York, were recently recognized through the Community Foundation’s annual scholarship program. The local seniors represent a diverse group of students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, community service, athletics, the arts, and many other areas of achievement. Their dedication and perseverance reflect the bright future of the communities they call home.
For many students, scholarship support helps remove financial barriers and opens doors to new opportunities. “Every scholarship represents an investment in a student’s future,” said Joselyn Allen-Elford, Resource Development Director at the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, students have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals while building brighter futures for themselves, their families, and the communities they will one day serve.”
Below are the students from your community who received Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers scholarships for the 2026 academic year.
| STUDENT NAME | HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED | NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| Olivia Schrader | Owego Free Academy | Bill Davis Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Carissa Chandler | Owego Free Academy | Finkle Rosenberg Scholarship | $2,400 |
| Olivia Schrader | Owego Free Academy | Owego Free Academy Alumni Scholarship | $1,150 |
| Carston Crawford | Owego Free Academy | Shang Family Scholarship | $2,475 |
| Paige Guenther | Owego Free Academy | Shang Family Scholarship | $2,475 |
| Mikayla Wilbur | Owego Free Academy | William Anderson Memorial Scholarship | $500 |
| Addison Hunt | Waverly High School | Wright Family Scholarship | $6,150.00 |
| Grace Spaulding | Waverly High School | Wright Family Scholarship | $6,150.00 |
| Aiden Doherty | Waverly High School | Alice Walker Cooper Family Scholarship | $6,100 |
| Ava Witman | Waverly High School | Alice Walker Cooper Family Scholarship | $6,100 |
| Grace Spaulding | Waverly High School | Carl & Charlotte Lovejoy Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Addison Hunt | Waverly High School | Donald E. “Coach” Ennis Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brilynn Belles | Waverly High School | Katherine Kerrigan Scholarship | $5,600 |
| Clarice Lewis | Waverly High School | Katherine Kerrigan Scholarship | $5,600 |
| Trevor Blauvelt | Waverly High School | R. E Fraley Technology and Engineering Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nathan McEwen | Waverly High School | R. E Fraley Technology and Engineering Scholarship | $1,000 |
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 $18.5 million, and has awarded over $3.5 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 Director
jallenelford@twintierscf.org
607-731-8514