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 Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 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 |
| Jordan (Anna) Thornton | Athens Area High School | Tioga Tae Kwon Do Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Elizabeth Denlinger | Athens Area High School | Guthrie Community Credit Union Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ty Lezak | Athens Area High School | Karen Eltringham Excellence in Nursing Scholarship | $375 |
| Savannah Persun | Athens Area High School | Margot Anderson Crawshaw Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Jayden Austin | Canton Area High School | Canton Area School District Guinevere Ritter Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Jason Wang | Canton Area High School | CASD Dr. John Kirkowski Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Reed Taylor | Canton Area High School | Donald & LaRene Ayres Scholarship | $5,300 |
| Gabrielle Shedden | Canton Area High School | Dr. Jean E Brenchley Woman of Science | $1,150 |
| Reed Taylor | Canton Area High School | John H Hyde, Jr and Dr. Marcella M. Hyde Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Jason Wang | Canton Area High School | Leo K. Shedden Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Landon Jenkins | Troy High School | Guthrie Community Credit Union Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Evan Slater | Troy High School | Troy Lions Club Huck Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Carolyn McAllister | Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School | Towanda Musical Society Scholarship | $750 |
| Carolyn McAllister | Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School | Nanette Good Music Education Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Jonathan Earle | Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School | Florence Bennett Scholarship | $1,100 |
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