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John J. Murphy Family Scholarship

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

Preference will be given for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, engineering or business. Selection criteria shall include scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. First preference is given to graduating students from Olean, NY, area high schools which include Olean, Allegany-Limestone, Hinsdale and Portville schools and Archbishop Walsh Academy. Second preference is given to high schools in the following communities – Cattaraugus County: Salamanca, Franklinville, Ellicottville, Cattaraugus-Little Valley, West Valley, Randolph and Gowanda; Allegany County: Alfred-Almond, Belfast, Bolivar-Richburg, Cuba-Rushford, Friendship, Richburg, Scio and Wellsville; McKean County (PA): Otto-Eldred, Bradford, Port Allegany and Smethport; and Potter County (PA): Coudersport, Austin and Galeton. Preference also will be given to a student whose family members are employed by or have retired from Dresser-Rand in Olean, NY. Sign Up to Start Applying

$2,500

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Deadline	March 20, 2023
Winner Announced	May 30, 2023
Renewable	Yes
Frequency	4 years
Number of Awards Granted	1

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Enrollment Levels	High school senior

Academic
Eligible Majors	Engineering, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Systems Engineering, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Construction Engineering, Forest Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Surveying Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Paper Science and Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Chemistry, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Engineering, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Chiropractic, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Dentistry, Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Medicine, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Nursing, Optometry, Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Accounting and Related Services, Business Operations Support and Assistant Services, Business/Corporate Communications, Business/Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services, Hospitality Administration/Management, Human Resources Management and Services, International Business, Management Information Systems and Services, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Marketing, Real Estate, Taxation, Insurance, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Construction Management, Telecommunications Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Academic

Eligible Majors

Engineering, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Systems Engineering, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Construction Engineering, Forest Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Surveying Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Paper Science and Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Chemistry, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Engineering, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Chiropractic, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Dentistry, Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Medicine, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Nursing, Optometry, Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Accounting and Related Services, Business Operations Support and Assistant Services, Business/Corporate Communications, Business/Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services, Hospitality Administration/Management, Human Resources Management and Services, International Business, Management Information Systems and Services, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Marketing, Real Estate, Taxation, Insurance, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Construction Management, Telecommunications Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other