Educational Foundation
The Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation, Inc. is a private, independent, volunteer-led nonprofit, formed in 2019 to support, encourage and enrich the educational programs and staff activities of Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (“BOCES”).
The Foundation’s Mission: |
Provide financial support and resources, not otherwise available from regular budget sources or state or federal aid, for the benefit of the educational programs and staff activities offered by the BOCES.
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Erie 1 BOCES Foundation Directors: |
Interim President Interim Vice President and Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Director Emeritus Please feel free to contact any one of these Board members for more information or to share any ideas to assist with our mission. |
How can I participate or contribute? |
Please consider our foundation as a recipient for your fundraising event. |
Thank you to our Sponsors | ||||||||||
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Donald Ogilvie Memorial Teacher Mini Grant Program | ||||||
The purpose of these mini grants is to promote and supplement all Erie 1 BOCES instructional programs. The Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation, Inc. will fund up to $1000. worth of proposals to BOCES classrooms in this round. No proposal is too small. Maximum award is $250. Four grants will be awarded for Spring semester. (Spring 2022)
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Scholarship for Workforce Development Students |
![]() ![]() ![]() The Amherst Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation and Workforce Development in an effort to provide low-income students greater access to quality, adult education programs by offering two $600 scholarship opportunities. Successful completion of an Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development program can lead directly to full-time employment in high-wage, in demand occupations and improve financial stability of economically disadvantaged households. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need, become members of the AFCU, and enroll in a full-time Workforce Development program. A full-time program is defined as a program greater than 100 clock hours in length. Scholarship applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. A $600 scholarship will be awarded to the first two students meeting all criteria, as stated below. Scholarships will be applied towards tuition only, after all other sources of grants or scholarships have been applied first. For more information, Email Kim Tomaszewski. Recipients: Kiana Pitman “…$300 may not seem like much to some, but to me, it’s a whole paycheck, it’s a car payment, it’s a utility bill. I think one of the biggest barriers for not only myself but for aspiring students across the world is money. I have so much drive and effort waiting to be poured into not only this program but to my dream of being an Esthetician, and being awarded this scholarship would take a weight off my shoulders heavier than ever. I can’t wait to start this first step.” Nate Wielbon “…I made the decision to enroll in the Esthetics program as a way to provide a more sound financial future for me and my children. The $300 deposit was a big commitment as it was a significant contribution to my monthly income…” |
Scholarship For an Erie 1 BOCES Graduating Senior |
In collaboration with the Amherst Federal Credit Union. For the 2022 calendar year a scholarship of $750 will be awarded to two Erie 1 BOCES students who meet the following criteria Congratulations to the following graduates selected for this scholarship from the Amherst Credit Union and the E1B Foundation. Matthew MacCarthy studied Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Erie 1 BOCES Potter Career Center and will be attending Alfred State University to pursue further study in HVAC. Austin Lippert attended Erie 1 BOCES Potter Career Center and studied exercise science and will be pursuing a career in physical therapy at Mercyhurst University. |