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October 14, 2024

Leonard Bus Sales "A Day in the Life of a School Bus"

Leonard Bus Sales Inc.

January 17, 2025

2025 New York Credit Union Association Scholarship Program (Highpoint FCU)

Scholarship Program :: NYCUA - New York Credit Union Association | Member Owned

October 31, 2024

 

VFW Patriotic Essay Contest "My Voice in America's Democracy" and "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?"

Applications may be picked up in the guidance office.

December 18, 2024

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program

Each Award has a different deadline

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards – Institute of Competition Sciences

Registration opens in January 2025

Western New York Safety Conference

Western New York Safety Conference

Opens November 1, 2024, and closes February 5, 2025

Allegany County Area Foundation

Allegany County Area Foundation

February 21, 2025

Zonta Club of Olean-Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship

Zonta International

 

Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship

Applicants must be a fireman or related to a fireman.  Apply online at https://www.afdsny.org/application.php

 

NYWEA-New York State Chapter

https://www.portvillecsd.org/page/available-scholarships

 

NYWEA- WNY Chapter

Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office for anyone entering college for biology, forestry, chemistry, engineering and/or water waste treatment.

 

Cattaraugus County Counselors

Application may be picked up in the Counseling Office for any senior majoring in mental health/psychology

Opens in January 2025

NY Farm Credit

Northeast Agriculture Scholarships | Farm Credit East

 

NYFB Agricultural Youth Scholarship

Microsite 2024 New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship

 

The Cerullo Memorial Scholarship Fund/Sons of the American Legion

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

Department Scholarship/American Legion

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

Department District Scholarship/American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

Raymond T. Wellington Jr Memorial Scholarship/American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

Maryann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship/American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

Helen Klimek Student Scholarship/American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

Past Presidents' parley Scholarship in Medical Field/American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary | Department of New York

 

FASNY

Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Memorial FASNY Volunteer Scholarship

Opens in January 2025

Character Excellence $1000 Scholarship

Scholarship | The Character Council of WNY | Call 716.202.0702

 

Garden Clubs of NYS

Must be entering college and majoring in agriculture, botany, conservation, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, land management, landscape design or wildlife science.  Applications maybe picked up in the Counseling Dept or or on line at Eighth District $1,000 Scholarship

 

E&M Engineers and Surveyors

Graduating seniors majoring in civil engineering or land surveying.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office

 

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Scholarship Funds

Scholarships | Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

 

Robert "Dean" Travis Memorial Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Department. Must excel in classroom, community & extracurricular activities

 

Amaranth Verna Harbeck Memorial Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office by any student entering the nursing or health related field.

 

Laura Jopling Estate Scholarship

Applicants must have attended PCS for 9-12 grades and have 85 or above average.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Center.

 

Southeastern Association of Volunteer Firemen (SWAVF)

Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen

May 31, 2025

Olean Kennel Club Inc.

OLEAN KENNEL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

or pick up a copy in the Guidance Office. Must be enrolling for Vet/vet tech or animal sciences)

 

PCS Sports Booster's Exceptional Athlete Award

Criteria:  Participate in a sport at least 2 varsity seasons, cumulative average of 80% or higher, enrolled in college and will be evaluated on athletic success, dedication, team player, sportsmanship and leadership.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office.

 

Past National Commander Michael J. Kogutek American Legion Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office. It is intended to assist NYS Veterans, their families and patriotic students.

Opens January 2025 and Closes May 1, 2025

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Scholarships

 

Olean Teachers' & Postal F.C.U.

Applicants or their parents must have an account with OT&PFCU.  Applications may  be picked up in the Counseling Office

 

WNY SCI (safari club)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ws30EOIrFjk5elRefHyIo7ad3pC6T0aR/edit

(must be enrolling for forestry, conservation, environmental science, Vet or fish & wildlife)

 

Michele Foss Bartholomew "Good Person" Scholarship

Female seniors who possess "good person" qualities and will be pursuing a major in health, education or related field with the intent to help others.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office.  Return completed applications to the Counseling Dept so that we can complete your submission package.

 

Portville Youth Cheerleading Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled in college for fall and must have participated in PCS cheerleading program.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Department

 

David Waugh Memorial Scholarship

Will be given to one male and one female who give 110% on and off the field.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office

 

A.C.E. Foundation

Must exemplify the following characteristics:  strong Christian values and faith, sense of civic duty and patriotism, athletic/extra curricular achievement and academic excellence.  The applicant must also demonstrate the following personality traits:  dedication to faith, family and community; integrity; perseverance; respectful to others; strong willed and passionate about life who is self motivated.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Dept and returned to the same

 

Ancient Order of Hibernians Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Guidance. They are due back to Guidance

 

Gretchen Kautz Schavalier Memorial Scholarship (Bethal Lutheran)

Must have a dedication to education, community, family & faith.  Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Dept and dropped off in the same office

 

Portville Theater Boosters Scholarship

Applications available to all seniors who participated in Drama Club.

 

PCS Alumni Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. Your parents do not have to be alumni to qualify.

 

Colt 45 Strong Inc Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office by any student enrolling in college for medical or medical research majors.

 

Virginia Stauffer Memorial Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office for any college-bound senior who has financial need.  Application  must be returned to the Counseling Dept. The first 5 to return their applications will be submitted.

 

The Kathi Ward Foundation

Any graduating senior furthering his or her education in nursing.  Please pick up the application in the Counseling Office.

 

Twin Tiers USBC Association Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office

 

Enchanted Mountains Exchange Club Scholarship

Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office. Financial need must be proven & documentation provided

 

WNY R-AHEC 2024 Health Career Scholarship

Western NY Rural AHEC

 

Scottish Rite Scholarship

Any student residing in Cattaraugus County

 

Olean Portville Lions Club Bray, Dohl and Driscoll Memorial Scholarship

Awards made on basis of scholarship, character, community service and promise of future serviceability. Applications are available in the HS Guidance Office

 

Karen A. Kunz Memorial Scholarship

Any student graduating this year and majoring in Business in college. Applications may be picked in the Guidance Office