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McGrath Scholarship

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2025 Brendan McGrath Memorial Scholarship

Application can be completed online here.

Guidelines

The Brendan McGrath Memorial Scholarship is intended for eligible students who will be attending college (or certificate/degree program) during the 2025/2026 academic year. Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Payment is made directly to award recipients selected by the Brendan McGrath Memorial Scholarship Committee. Applications are available here or request a paper copy via email at [email protected].

Deadline for 2025 Application

Applications must be received by 5 pm on August 12, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision by August 29,2025. All decisions will be final.

Eligibility

  • Candidate must be a current or former client of CAP or child, step-child or grandchild including legal guardianship of a former client OR a current employee of CAP or a child, Step-child or grandchild including legal guardianship of current employee
  • Candidate must be a legal resident of Cayuga or Seneca County (unless employed by CAP)
  • Candidate must be enrolled in one or more courses at a 2 or 4 year institution or within a certificate or degree program of study (including BOCES programming) designed to upgrade skills or start a new career
  • Award decision is based on a combination of factors including financial need, community service, personal achievement and academic goals.

 

Brendan McGrath was a dedicated community advocate who served on CAP’s Board of Directors for 21 years, 19 as Board Chair. Under his leadership, the Agency expanded key programs like Head Start, early Head Start, Weatherization and Homeless Services and extended its reach into Seneca County. 
After his unexpected passing in March 2010, Brendan’s family requested memorial donation to CAP in his honor. These contributions supported urgent needs for the Agency and its clients. In 2011, his wife Mary and his children established the Brendan McGrath memorial Fund to continue his legacy of service. In 2014, the Brendan McGrath Memorial Scholarship was created through the fund to further CAP’s mission of helping individuals achieve and sustain self-sufficiency.Â