Allegany-Limestone Central School students interested in learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom are encouraged to apply for the Ratana Ratanawongsa Scholarship, administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The scholarship supports ALCS students in grades 7–10 who wish to participate in enrichment programs during the school year or over the summer.

This year, awards of up to $1,000 are available.

The scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Ratana Ratanawongsa, a former pathologist at St. Francis Hospital and Olean General Hospital, to honor her memory and to help students explore new interests and experiences before college.

Previously, the fund has helped students take part in opportunities such as leadership conferences, college-level coursework and other unique educational programs.

Applicants are required to submit a brief, 200-word essay explaining why they chose their enrichment program, along with a recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.

Applications are available at cattfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships.

Students are encouraged to apply by May 6.

Donations can be made to the Ratana Ratanawongsa Scholarship Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union Street, Suite 203 or online at cattfoundation.org.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email foundation@cattfoundation.org, or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).