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 2025–2025 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


Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation Awards $70,000 in Scholarships to 17 Local Students

The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 17 scholarships totaling $70,000 to local students for the 2021-2022 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 of 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
  • Taylor ReQua (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • Laney Sodoma (Sweden) – Ithaca College
  • Emilie Weinbeck (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure Universtity

The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:

  • Allison Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Joseph McNulty (Hamlin) – Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Cora Rose (Hamlin) – University of Rochester
  • Kasi Williams (Sweden) – 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 $883,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.

Qualifying 2022 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2022–2023 academic year by March 1, 2022. 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, 2022

The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2022, 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 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 2022 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $883,000.00 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 $70,000 in Scholarships to 17 Local Students

The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 17 scholarships totaling $70,000 to local students for the 2021-2022 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 of 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
  • Taylor ReQua (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • Laney Sodoma (Sweden) – Ithaca College
  • Emilie Weinbeck (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure Universtity

The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:

  • Allison Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Joseph McNulty (Hamlin) – Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Cora Rose (Hamlin) – University of Rochester
  • Kasi Williams (Sweden) – 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 $883,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.

Qualifying 2022 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2022–2023 academic year by March 1, 2022. 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, 2021

The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2021, for the 2021-2022 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 2021 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $813,000.00 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 $68,000 in Scholarships to 19 Local Students

The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 19 scholarships totaling $68,000 to local students for the 2020-2021 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:

  • Skylar Bode (Hamlin) – Grove City College
  • Wilson Huang (Sweden) – Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Quinlan Ignaszak (Sweden) – SUNY Albany
  • Jacob Lewis (Sweden) – University of Buffalo
  • Joseph McNulty (Hamlin) – Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Jordan Miller (Sweden) – Indiana Universtiy East
  • Regan Nugent (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • Anthony Polizzi (Hamlin) – Case Western Reserve University
  • John Rath (Hamlin) – SUNY Oswego
  • Noah Rath (Hamlin) – SUNY Alfred
  • Taylor ReQua (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • Laney Sodoma (Sweden) – Ithaca College
  • Emilie Weinbeck (Sweden) – St. Bonaventure Universtity

The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:

  • Allison Cring (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Carter Dauenhauer (Sweden) – SUNY Fredonia
  • Taylor Kingsbury (Hamlin) – Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Hannah Johncox (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Julia Pacitto (Sweden) – SUNY Oswego
  • Kasi Williams (Sweden) – 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 $813,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.

Qualifying 2021 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2021 – 2022 academic year by March 1, 2021. For further information, contact Richard J. Dollard, Executive Director and Trustee at 585-637-7170. Web site www.frontiernet.net/~mcgrathfound


Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation Awards $66,000 in Scholarships to 16 Local Students

The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 16 scholarships totaling $66,000 to local students for the 2019-2020 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:

  • Wilson Huang (Sweden) – Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Jacob Lewis (Sweden) – University of Buffalo
  • Christopher Sodoma (Sweden) - St. John Fisher College
  • Jacob Vinch (Hamlin) – St. John Fisher College
  • Joseph McNulty (Hamlin) – Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Ann Marie Marseglia (Hamlin) – St. John Fisher College
  • Anthony Polizzi (Hamlin) – Case Western Reserve University
  • Quinlan Ignaszak (Sweden) – Finger Lakes Community College
  • Regan Nugent (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • Taylor ReQua (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • John Rath (Hamlin) – SUNY Oswego
  • Laney Sodoma (Sweden) – Ithaca College

The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:

  • Julia Pacitto (Sweden) – SUNY Oswego
  • Kyle Palka (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Juliana Schwab (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Solera Sherry (Hamlin) – Buffalo State College

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 $745,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.

Qualifying 2020 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2020 – 2021 academic year by March 1, 2020. 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, 2019

The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2019, for the 2019-2020 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 2019 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $680,000.00 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 $64,000 in Scholarships to 18 Local Students

The Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation announced the awarding of 18 scholarships totaling $64,000 to local students for the 2018-2019 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:

  • Isabella Ekeze (Sweden) – SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Jacob Lewis (Sweden) – University of Buffalo
  • Zachary Sodoma (Sweden) – SUNY Brockport
  • Christopher Sodoma (Sweden) - St. John Fisher College
  • Jacob Vinch (Hamlin) – St. John Fisher College
  • Joseph McNulty (Hamlin) – Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Sarah Heyden (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Anthony Polizzi (Hamlin) – Case Western Reserve University
  • Quinlan Ignaszak (Sweden) – Bethel College
  • Cody Travis (Hamlin) – St. Bonaventure University
  • Taylor ReQua (Hamlin) – Duquesne University
  • Zachary LeMere (Hamlin) – Monroe Community College

The recipients of the Marie Dollard McGrath Elementary Education Scholarship are:

  • Julia Pacitto (Sweden) – SUNY Oswego
  • Jessica Pauly (Hamlin) – SUNY Cortland
  • Alexandra Bradshaw (Hamlin) – Niagara University
  • Taylor Kingsbury (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Peyton Young (Hamlin) – SUNY Brockport
  • Solera Sherry (Hamlin) – Buffalo State College

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 $680,000.00 in scholarships since its formation.

Qualifying 2019 graduating high school seniors and current college students should submit applications for the 2019 – 2020 academic year by March 1, 2019. 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, 2018

The Scholarship Applications for the Margaret A. McGrath Charitable Foundation are due March 1, 2018, for the 2018-2019 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 2018 graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply. A total of $616,000.00 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.