​Supporting Careers in Highway, Public Works & Skilled Trades

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The Allegany County Town Highway Superintendents Association (ACTHSA) is proud to offer the annual “Road to Your Future” Scholarship to students pursuing careers that support local infrastructure, transportation, construction, and public works.

Each year, ACTHSA awards two (2) $1,500 scholarships to eligible students continuing their education or workforce training.

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Scholarship Award

ACTHSA awards scholarships annually to eligible students. Award amounts and the number of recipients may vary each year based on available funding and community support.

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All applications are reviewed by the Allegany County Town Highway Superintendents Association. Selected recipients are then submitted to the Allegany County Area Foundation, which administers the scholarship funds. Awards are paid directly toward the recipient’s tuition.

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Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must be residents of Allegany County and pursuing education or training in highway, construction, skilled trades, engineering technology, or transportation-related fields.  Students must also meet one of the following criteria:

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🎓 College Programs

Students enrolled at Alfred State College or Alfred University in one of the following programs:

• Welding Technology (Associate)

• Surveying & Geomatics Engineering (Associate or Bachelor)

• Masonry (Associate)

• Heavy Equipment Operations (Associate)

• Heavy Equipment: Truck & Diesel Technician (Associate)

• HVAC (Associate)

• Electrical Construction & Maintenance Electrician (Associate)

• Construction Supervision (Bachelor)

• Construction Management (Bachelor)

• Construction Engineering Technology (Associate)

• Civil Engineering Technology (Bachelor)

• Building Trades – Building Construction (Associate)

• Automotive Service Technician (Associate)

• Autobody Repair (Associate)

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🚛 Workforce Training (BOCES)

Students completing training through BOCES in:

• Class A – Tractor Trailer Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)

• Class B – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B)

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What We’re Looking For

ACTHSA scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• Interest in highway, public works, construction, or skilled trades careers

• Commitment to education or workforce training

• Strong work ethic and community involvement

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In addition to eligibility requirements, consideration may be given to applicants with an immediate family connection to a town, village, or county highway department.

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How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

• A completed Road to Your Future Scholarship Application

• At least one reference (teacher, guidance counselor, employer, or instructor)

📄 Application Deadline: March 15, 2027

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Apply Now

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Applicants must complete the ACTHSA Scholarship Application and submit all required materials by the stated deadline.

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Applications may be submitted by:

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📧 Email: acthsasecretary@outlook.com
📬 Mail:
ACTHSA
PO Box 13
Belmont, NY 14813

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All applications are reviewed by ACTHSA. Selected recipients are forwarded to the Allegany County Area Foundation for final processing and distribution of funds.

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Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

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