As part of the Foundation's new direction, no new scholarships will be offered after January 2024.
The final cohort of Oishei Scholars were selected and notified in January 2024. All current Oishei Scholars, including those who were selected in January 2024, will be supported through their respective graduations as the Foundation concludes the scholarship program in 2028.
The Oishei Foundation's New Direction
With a deep focus on racial equity, The Oishei Foundation announced its new strategic direction narrowing its focus to address the root causes of racial inequity and build financial prosperity for a racially just region. It will begin by working with and within Buffalo’s East Side communities to listen and learn how best to advance this new framework as it sets new priorities. As part of this new direction, the Oishei Foundation will wind down their Scholarship program.
