Legacy of Inez S. Bull

02/11/2026

Scholarship opportunity: Elk County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the annual Lynn Nicklas Scholarship.

Lynn Nicklas was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a devoted patron of the arts. For many years, Lynn served as co-chair of the Inez S. Bull Foundation. In honor of Lynn’s lifelong commitment to the arts and her dedication to the board of the Inez S. Bull Foundation, they established this scholarship in her memory.

Amount: Minimum $1,000, determined annually

Eligibility: All Elk County Residents, Graduating Seniors

Category: Music major or minor

• Graduating senior of any high school who is an Elk County resident

• Pursuing a career in music or music-related field

• Secondary consideration given to student with a music-related minor or student who has significantly contributed to the arts in Elk County

Applications for this and other Elk County Foundation Scholarships are available now and must be submitted by students by 11:59 pm on February 25, 2026. For more information, and to apply, visit https://elkcountyfoundation.org/information-for-students/

02/10/2026

Did you know Dr. Inez Bull published a cookbook?

02/06/2025

Scholarship opportunity: Elk County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the annual Lynn Nicklas Scholarship.

Lynn Nicklas was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a devoted patron of the arts. For many years, Lynn served as co-chair of the Inez S. Bull Foundation, a non-profit formed to carry on the works of Dame Inez S. Bull.

In honor of Lynn’s lifelong commitment to the arts and her dedication to the Board of the Inez S. Bull Foundation, they established this scholarship in her memory.

Amount: Minimum $1,000, determined annually

Eligibility: All Elk County Residents, Graduating Seniors

Category: Music major or minor

Visit https://elkcountyfoundation.org/information-for-students/st-marys-area-high-school/ -id-40

Applications for this and other Elk County Foundation Scholarships are available now and must be submitted by students by midnight on March 7, 2025.

08/03/2024

Markus Rooth wins an Olympic gold medal with a Norwegian record! 🇧🇻

05/15/2024

Earlier this month, there was an Ole Bull clue on JEOPARDY ! Do you know the correct response?

12/21/2023

Listen to this clip and you'll understand why vocalist Alana Zene' has been a recipient of the Inez S. Bull Foundation's NJ Scholarship Award many times!

03/08/2023

Today is the last day to apply for scholarships through the Elk County Community Foundation
Deadline is 11:59pm! Visit https://www.elkcountyfoundation.org/ for ECCF and https://mckeancountyfoundation.org/ for MCCF.

Over 170 scholarship opportunities are available to area students who are attending colleges, universities or vocational schools. Students can apply for the scholarships through the Elk Community Foundation (ECCF) and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF), who are both affiliates of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies. The deadline for the submission of their online applications is March 7.

Between Elk and McKean County there have been 15 new scholarship funds added just this year. Donors established these scholarships in memory of, in honor of, or on behalf of groups or individuals who believe in the power of education and want to help local students.

Students can access applications on the Foundation websites: www.elkcountyfoundation.org for ECCF and www.mckeancountyfoundation.org for MCCF. Students should go to the “Scholarships/Information for Students” section on the website that gives detailed information on the wide variety of scholarships available. Here they can begin the application process through an online portal. There are opportunities for everyone who is attending a post-secondary education or vocational school, including non-traditional students.

Students will create an account on the online portal where they will take an eligibility quiz that will automatically match them to all the scholarships that are available to them based on the criteria they enter. Each student will then fill out applications online. Students can easily upload letters of reference and transcripts to their applications. Applications can be worked on, saved, and then completed at a later time. Students are able to track the status of each application. The online program will keep applicants on track with their scholarship reporting requirements with automated email reminders and online reporting forms.

The Community Foundation is one of 40 statewide partners with PATH (Partners for Access to Higher Education). Students who receive a scholarship award from the Community Foundation may qualify for matching dollars through PHEAA and the PATH program if they attend a PA school. In 2022, 58 students received a total of nearly $75,000 in matching funds.

Visit our websites to see what is available. For further details, contact your guidance counselor or the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125 or 1-844-238-2289.

02/21/2023

Happy Birthday to William Test aka Billy Test aka Billy T. He's from our neck of the woods in PA! As a youngster, Billy won the Ole Bull Music Festival Award many, many times. Dr. Bull wondered why he always wanted to play the "boogie-woogie!"

12/05/2022

Funding from the Inez S. Bull Foundation helps convert a chapel into a performing arts venue.

With the blessing of St. Mary’s Catholic parish and financial support of the Inez S. Bull Foundation, the chapel at the former St. Joseph’s Monastery will soon be home to

08/19/2022

Concerts presented by the Inez S Bull Foundation in St. Marys, PA on September 17th and 18th at Chapel of the former St. Joseph Monastery!

07/12/2022

07/11/2021

One of Dr. Bull's favorites...