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We are proud to be
one of the Dollars for Scholars Chapters . . .
Dollars
for Scholars®,
a program of Scholarship America®, is a national network
of more than 1,200 grassroots community-based,
volunteer-driven scholarship foundations in cities,
towns and neighborhoods throughout the United States.
Last year,
Dollars for Scholars chapters raised more than $58.3
million, awarded nearly $29 million in scholarships to
more than 35,000 students, and invested the remainder
primarily in endowment funds for future scholarships
The common element in
Dollars for Scholars chapters is community-based
fundraising for scholarships awarded to local students.
Beyond these scholarships, a growing number of Dollars
for Scholars chapters now offer a variety of academic
support programs connecting students and parents with
resources in the community—from mentoring and tutoring
programs to finding financial aid to securing grants and
loans.
The program mobilizes and
unites local citizens and encourages local students to
reach for and achieve their educational goals. Dollars
for Scholars communities connect young people with
caring and supportive adults; positive connections
produce the high expectations and strong motivation that
all students need to succeed in school…and in life.
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