Cullen Foundation is excited for the launch of the 2025 Cullen Scholars application process
Through our Cullen Scholars program, Cullen Foundation assists families of high-achieving students in mitigating the financial challenges of attaining a private middle school and high school education. Cullen Foundation believes that access to high quality education is critical for individual and community success. To this end, we provide an opportunity to high-performing students to attend a private school in the BISON Scholarship Fund network (K-8 schools in Erie County only) and the EdCo Network (high school) contingent on meeting our academic and financial criteria each year. The entry point for this scholarship is grade 6 (i.e., for the 2025-26 school year).
The scholarship application portal opens on January 1, 2025 and closes on March 7, 2025 All applications must be submitted through the application portal which can be accessed through the following link:
CULLEN SCHOLARS APPLICATION PORTAL
Cullen Scholars are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, and character. Scholarships are renewable for up to six years while the student attends a BISON (K-8) school or EdCo (high school) network school contingent on meeting the academic and financial criteria each year.
If an applicant student is awarded and accepts a Cullen Scholarship, they WILL NOT be eligible for BISON scholarship funding.
For the 2025-2026 school year, Cullen Foundation will grant scholarship awards as follows:
- The award for Middle School Scholars in 2025-2026 will cover base tuition up to $4,050 and a technology and activity stipend of $250 annually.
- The award for High School Scholars in 2025-2026 will cover base tuition and a technology and activity stipend of $500 annually.
Please Note: Scholarship payments are made directly to the BISON Fund or the EdCo partner school the applicant attends.
Below are links to additional information regarding the Cullen Scholars program:
Scholarship Information, Eligibility Requirements and Application Portal Information
Cullen Scholars Application Tips
Please feel free to share this information with school staff, community partners, and families. Please note that the entry point for this scholarship is grade 6 (i.e., for the 2025-26 school year).
If you have any questions, need technical assistance while completing the application process or would like to speak with a Cullen staff member about the Cullen Scholars program, please email Nick Schifano at nschifano@
