SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE MARGARET MCGRATH FOUNDATION DUE MARCH 1, 2026
The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin.
The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Business.
The Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Elementary Education.
The scholarships are available to students who are enrolled full time in either undergraduate OR graduate studies meeting the scholarship requirements. Multiple scholarships are available each year.
Qualifying 2026 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $1,209,000.00 in scholarships has been awarded since 2005. For further information refer to the Foundation’s web site at www.margaretmcgrathfoundation.org. Or, contact Richard Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170, email, mcgrathfound@outlook.com.
NOTICE: MOVE TO NEW OFFICE LOCATION
Effective August 1, 2025, the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation – Scholarships
has relocated its physical office to:
Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation – Scholarships
5500 Ridge Road West, Suite 101
Spencerport, NY 14459
Please Note: Our mailing address, email and web site continue to remain the same as in the past.
Mailing Address:
Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 287
Brockport, NY 14420
Email Address: mcgrathfound@outlook.com
Web Site: www.margaretmcgrathfoundation.org
Phone: (585) 637-7170
Thank you for your attention to this matter and changing your records accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation Awards $75,000 in Scholarships to 13 Local Students for 2025-2026
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 13 scholarships totaling $75,000 to local students for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The Foundation has provided scholarships for over 124 students in the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin since its inception.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin. The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in Business and the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in elementary education. Scholarships are for Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees.
This year’s recipients of the Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship are:
-Haneen Amireh (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
-Christopher Benedict (Sweden) – Nazareth University
-Jenna Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
-Daniel Dailey (Sweden) – Miami University of Ohio
-Helayna Dela Cruz (Hamlin) – University at Buffalo
-Brennan Hoelperl (Hamlin) – Sacred Heart University
-Jenna McNulty (Hamlin) – RIT
-Nathan Parker (Sweden) – St. Vincent College
-Gregory Rightmyer (Sweden) – Genesee Community College
The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:
-Jenna Rivera (Sweden) – Roberts Wesleyan University
-Cora Rose (Hamlin) – University of Rochester
-Alexander Stoker (Sweden) – SUNY Geneseo
-Keira Wilson (Sweden) – SUNY Brockport
Margaret A. McGrath established the Foundation in 2004 under her will to provide scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin who have chosen to pursue a degree in either Business or Elementary Education. The Foundation has awarded $1,209,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.
Qualifying 2026 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2026– 2027 academic year by March 1, 2026. For further information, contact Richard J. Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170. Web site www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound
Scholarship Applications for the Margaret McGrath Foundation due March 1, 2025
The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin.
- The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Business.
- The Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Elementary Education.
The scholarships are available to students who are enrolled full time in either undergraduate OR graduate studies meeting the scholarship requirements. Multiple scholarships are available each year.
Qualifying 2025 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $1,134,000.00 in scholarships has been awarded since 2005. For further information refer to the Foundation’s web site at www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound. Or, contact Richard Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170, email,mcgrathfound@outlook.com.
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation Awards $75,000 in Scholarships to 13 Local Students for 2024-2025
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 13 scholarships totaling $75,000 to local students for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The Foundation has provided scholarships for over 119 students in the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin since its inception.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin. The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in business and the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in elementary education. Scholarships are for Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees.
This year’s recipients of the Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship are:
- Christopher Benedict (Sweden) – Nazareth University
- Hayden Cook (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure University
- Jenna Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
- Owen Gardner (Sweden) – St. John Fisher University
- Jenna McNulty(Hamlin) – Rochester Institute of Technology
- Jordan Miller (Sweden) – Indiana University East
- Nathan Parker (Sweden) – St. Vincent College
- Gregory Rightmyer (Sweden) – Genesee Community College
- Torin Salvati (Sweden) – Buffalo State College
- Andrew Wilson (Sweden) – Finger Lakes Community College
- Jerry Zhang (Sweden) – Northeastern University
The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:
- Cora Rose (Hamlin) – University of Rochester
- Alexander Stoker (Sweden) – SUNY Geneseo
Margaret A. McGrath established the Foundation in 2004 under her will to provide scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin who have chosen to pursue a degree in either business or elementary education. The Foundation has awarded $1,134,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.
Qualifying 2025 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2025–2026 academic year by March 1, 2025. For further information, contact Richard J. Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170. Web site www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound
Scholarship Applications for the Margaret McGrath Foundation due March 1, 2024
The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin.
- The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Business.
- The Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Elementary Education.
The scholarships are available to students who are enrolled full time in either undergraduate OR graduate studies meeting the scholarship requirements. Multiple scholarships are available each year.
Qualifying 2024 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $1,059,000.00 in scholarships has been awarded since 2005. For further information refer to the Foundation’s web site at www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound. Or, contact Richard Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170, email,mcgrathfound@outlook.com.
Surpassing One Million Dollars in Scholarships, the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation Awards $85,000 in Scholarships to 14 Local Students for 2023-2024
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 14 scholarships totaling $85,000 to local students for the 2023-2024 academic school year. This surpasses the one million dollar mark in awards since 2005; and, has provided scholarships for over 116 students in the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin since its inception.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin. The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in business and the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in elementary education. Scholarships are for Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees.
This year’s recipients of the Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship are:
- Hayden Cook (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure University
- Jenna Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
- Owen Gardner (Sweden) – St. John Fisher University
- Jenna McNulty(Hamlin) – Rochester Institute of Technology
- Jordan Miller (Sweden) – Indiana University East
- Alexander Stoker (Sweden) – SUNY Geneseo
- Emilie Weinbeck (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure University
- Andrew Wilson (Sweden) – Finger Lakes Community College
- Jerry Zhang (Sweden) – Northeastern University
- Christopher Benedict (Sweden) – Nazareth College
The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:
- Allison Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
- Jenna Rivera (Sweden) – Roberts Wesleyan University
- Cora Rose (Hamlin) – University of Rochester
- Kasi Williams (Hamlin) – SUNY Fredonia
Margaret A. McGrath established the Foundation in 2004 under her will to provide scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin who have chosen to pursue a degree in either business or elementary education. The Foundation has awarded $1,059,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.
Qualifying 2024 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2024–2025 academic year by March 1, 2024. For further information, contact Richard J. Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170. Web site www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound
Scholarship Applications for the Margaret McGrath Foundation due March 1, 2023
The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2023, for the 2023-2024 Academic School Year.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin.
- The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Business.
- The Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to qualifying college students who major in Elementary Education.
The scholarships are available to students who are enrolled full time in either undergraduate OR graduate studies meeting the scholarship requirements. Multiple scholarships are available each year.
Qualifying 2023 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $974,000.00 in scholarships has been awarded since 2005. For further information refer to the Foundation’s web site at www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound. Or, contact Richard Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170, email,mcgrathfound@outlook.com.
Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation Awards $93,000 in Scholarships to 16 Local Students
The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 16 scholarships totaling $93,000 to local students for the 2022-2023 academic school year.
The Foundation offers two types of scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin. The Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in business and the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship is awarded to those majoring in elementary education.
This year’s recipients of the Philip and Margaret Dollard Business Scholarship are:
- Hayden Cook (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure University
- Wilson Huang (Sweden) – Rochester Institute of Technology
- Owen Gardner (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure University
- Jacob Lewis (Sweden) – University at Buffalo
- Jenna McNulty (Hamlin) – Keuka College
- Jordan Miller (Sweden) – Indiana Universtiy East
- Regan Nugent (Hamlin) – Niagara University
- Matthew Heyden (Hamlin) – North Greenville University
- John Rath (Hamlin) – SUNY Oswego
- Noah Rath (Hamlin) – SUNY Alfred
- Christopher Benedict (Sweden) – Nazareth College
- Laney Sodoma (Sweden) – Ithaca College
- Cormac Sullivan (Sweden) – Rochester Institute of Technology
The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:
- Allison Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
- Abbigail Stepanek (Sweden) – Ohio State-Athens
- Cora Rose (Hamlin) – University of Rochester
Margaret A. McGrath established the Foundation in 2004 under her will to provide scholarships to residents of the Towns of Sweden and Hamlin who have chosen to pursue a degree in either business or elementary education. The Foundation has awarded $974,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.
Qualifying 2023 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2023–2024 academic year by March 1, 2023. For further information, contact Richard J. Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170. Web site www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound
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