Friends Foundation Scholarship Opportunity For the 17th consecutive year, Friends of Allegany Arc is excited to announce they will be offering a scholarship to an Allegany County high school senior or an Arc Allegany-Steuben associate entering college to pursue a degree in a field to work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (i.e. Human Services Field, Special Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), and Speech Therapy).
Friends of Allegany Arc was established in 1995 to ensure appropriate financial resources exist to protect and expand the opportunities available to the individuals the Arc serves. The Friends Board donates needed monies to individuals in order to promote and improve services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Applications must be typed or printed legibly and be received by April 30, 2025, to be considered for eligibility. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Two letters of recommendation must be included with the application in sealed envelopes with appropriate signatures from someone who knows your academic and/or community work (teachers, advisers, employers, church member, coach, etc.). Letters from relatives will not be accepted.
One scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded. For more information on the scholarship or to download the application, please visit The Arc Allegany-Steuben’s website at www.thearcas.org/friends-foundation.
