Scholarship Name: Norman D. Farmer Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. Gregory Miller Donor: Mr. Gregory Miller and friends This scholarship was created to celebrate Norman D. Farmer’s life. Norman loved cooking and food. He prepared culinary wonders for both...

Scholarship Name: Jason R. Yoder Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. Orlando Diaz Donor: Mr. Jacob Gaik and Mr. Orlando Diaz Jacob Gaik established this scholarship for his brother-in-law who died from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Scholarship Name: James Luke Bierl Endowed Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. James Bierl ’83 Donor: Mr. James Bierl ’83 James Bierl, an ECC Professor in the Respiratory Care Department, founded this scholarship in memory of his son, James Luke Bierl. James Luke...

Scholarship Name: Nat Bagel Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Bagel Donor: Mr. Jeffrey Bagel Nat Bagel enjoyed going to casinos and playing the slot machines. It brought him many hours of joy and entertainment, especially on the few occasions when he won....

Scholarship Name: Wyoming Erie Regional Emergency Medical Scholarship Contact: Mr. Joseph Gonter Donor: Mr. Joseph Gonter This scholarship is awarded to EMT students who have no other source of funding beyond TAP/Pell.

Scholarship Name: Kevin Malchoff National Restaurant Association Education Foundation Endowment Scholarship Contact: Mr. Kevin Malchoff Donor: Mr. Kevin Malchoff This scholarship was established by Kevin Malchoff to assist individuals seeking a degree in the...

Scholarship Name: Our Lady of Hope Scholarship Contact: Mr. Michael Taheri Donor: Mr. Michael Taheri Established by Michael Taheri, this scholarship is for a first-time student new to Erie Community College. Recipients are expected to maintain good grades and...

Scholarship Name: Jason Pahl Memorial Restaurant & Hotel Management Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Maria Pahl Donors: Mr. & Mrs. Francis & Maria Pahl This scholarship supports and motivates students in their pursuit of a Culinary Arts career and helps to develop skills...

Scholarship Name: James D. Griffin Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Maureen Griffin-Tomczak Donor: Mr. & Mrs. John & Maureen (Griffin) Tomczak and friends Mayor Griffin knew firsthand the importance of education and also the difficulties faced when trying to complete...

Scholarship Name: Cheri Ann Paulin Memorial Endowed Scholarship Contact: Mr. & Mrs. John Paulin Donor: Mr. & Mrs. John Paulin The parents of Cheri Ann Paulin established this endowment in the spring of 2012 in memory of their daughter who was a graduate of ECC’s...

Scholarship Name: Kerm Helmer /Ken Duke Scholarship Contact: Mr. & Mrs. Ken and Susan Duke Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Ken and Susan Duke This scholarship is in memory of Kerm Helmer, the founding coach of the Varsity Bowling Program at ECC and the NJCAA. Under his...

Scholarship Name: Ricky Costner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. & Mrs. Ricky and Catalina Costner Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Ricky and Catalina Costner The parents of Ricky Costner, Jr. established this memorial scholarship to remember their son who enjoyed working...

Scholarship Name: Anthony J. Wittman Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Rebecca Stock Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Rebecca Stock and Mr. Frank LaManna Anthony J. Wittman was a highly decorated, 10-year veteran of South Carolina Law Enforcement. His service included...

Scholarship Name: Matthew J. Reynolds Endowed Memorial Scholarship Contacts: Mr. Norman & Mrs. Diane Reynolds, and Mrs. Sarah Seweryniak Donors: Mr. Norman & Mrs. Diane Reynolds, and Mrs. Sarah Seweryniak Matthew was a 2004 graduate from ECC. He passed away while...

Scholarship Names: Grace Galanti/Antoinette Covelli Endowed Athletic Scholarship Award, Ralph Galanti Endowed Athletic Scholarship Award Contact: Mr. Ralph Galanti and Mr. Eugene Covelli Donors: Mr. Ralph Galanti and Mr. Eugene Covelli The Grace Galanti/Antoinette...

Scholarship Name: Michael Washousky Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. Richard Washousky Donor: Mr. Richard Washousky The Michael Washousky Scholarship Fund creates opportunities for individuals to get a college education and realize the value of hard work and...

Scholarship Name: Thomas C. Leader Sr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. Michael Leader Donor: Mr. Robert Leader Mr. Robert Leader created this scholarship in memory of his father, Thomas C. Leader to support respiratory care students in their final year...

Scholarship Name: David S. Leone Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mr. Samuel Leone Donor: The Family of David S. Leone The family of David S. Leone established this memorial scholarship to honor David who was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Debilitating...

Scholarship Name: Arthur Allen “Pass the Torch” Endowed Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Beatrice Allen, Ms. Naomi Cerre and Ms. Sharon Wetzel Donor: Mrs. Beatrice Allen, Ms. Naomi Cerre and Ms. Sharon Wetzel The Allen Family and beloved friend Ted Wetzel...

Scholarship Name: Jack D. Allen Endowed Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Betty Allen Donor: Mrs. Betty Allen The family of Jack D. Allen established this memorial scholarship for non-traditional students attending ECC. Mr. Allen served local government and was...

Scholarship Name: Scott Bieler Scholarship Contact: Mr. Scott Bieler ’74 Donor: Mr. Scott Bieler ’74 This award is given to deserving students who have managed to beat the odds by meeting and overcome tremendous adversity in pursuit of an education at ECC.

Scholarship Name: Albert E. Adams Computer Repair Technology Endowed Scholarship Fund Contact: Mr. Ralph Coviello Donor: Mrs. Esther A. Matthews This scholarship is named in memory of Mrs. Esther A. Matthews’ brother Albert E. Adams. Albert was an exceptional...

Scholarship Name: Jerrold Flaschner Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Joy Flaschner Donor: Mrs. Joy Flaschner This scholarship is in memory of Jerrold Flaschner, an ECC Foundation board member, who believed in education and was passionate about the fields of...

Scholarship Name: Gary Miller Memorial Scholarship Contact: Ms. Judith Miller Donor: Ms. Judith Miller Gary earned his A.S. Degree from Erie Community College and was co-owner and former chef of the Deerhead Inn in West Seneca. His wife, Judith, created the Gary...

Scholarship Name: Marcia H. Washousky Art Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Marcia H. Washousky Donor: Mrs. Marcia H. Washousky This scholarship fund was established to honor Mrs. Marcia H. Washousky, Professor of the Art Program at ECC.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Wayne O’Sullivan Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Mary Jo O’Sullivan Donor: Ms. Mary Jo O’Sullivan Dr. Wayne O’Sullivan served as Professor of History in the Social Sciences Department for 45 years-from 1971-2016. During that time, he enjoyed...

Scholarship Name: Craig A. Hyslop Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Moira Goldfarb Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Moira Goldfarb Craig A. Hyslop received his Nursing A.A.S. from ECC. His health care career spanned four decades, serving at several Buffalo area...

Scholarship Name: Gerard J. Hutch Memorial Scholarship Contact: Mrs. Nancy Jo Hutch Donor: Mrs. Nancy Jo Hutch This scholarship was created in memory of Gerard J. Hutch. Mr. Hutch, who grew up in the Lovejoy section of Buffalo, developed an interest for the...

Scholarship Name: Patricia Mertz and Wayne Mertz Mechanical Engineering Endowed Scholarship Contacts: Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Wayne Mertz Donor: Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Wayne Mertz Patricia Mertz, a former trustee of Erie Community College, and her husband Wayne...

Scholarship Name: Lydia A. Trezevant Endowed Memorial Scholarship Contacts: Ms. Jacqueline Trezevant Donor: Mrs. Rebecca Trezevant Rebecca E. Trezevant created this scholarship in memory of her daughter, Lydia Trezevant