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Dollars for Scholars
because college doesn't happen by chance ®

Our Mission:

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars (DFS) is a volunteer, community- based, financial resource awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors furthering their education with funding from grass roots efforts and local, state and national partnerships.

Our Vision:

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars will be the premier community partner to explore, pursue, create, and promote a range of existing and new scholarship opportunities for all Colonie High School students.

Our Affiliation

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization run by community volunteers. It is affiliated with Scholarship America , the nation's largest private sector scholarship and educational support organization.

With the high cost of post-secondary education and increasing reliance on loans, local scholarship programs, which play a critical role in assuring that deserving individuals will have access to programs and choices that best meet their needs. Dollars for Scholars volunteers believe that higher education is our best investment and want to assist motivated and deserving individuals achieve their goals.

Commit to the future: the Students of Today

	We are a duly authorized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
	We are affiliated with Scholarship America@, a not-for-profit corporation.
	A memorial scholarship is a wonderful way to immortalize a loved one.
	Please consider helping us with a tax deductible donation or consider volunteering.
	Contact us to set up a scholarship for your group or business.

Dollars for Scholars
because college doesn't happen by chance.

Fast Facts

	Successful turnkey scholarship process with a dedicated team of community volunteers
	South Colonie Dollars for Scholars is currently the largest volunteer based single source of scholarship offerings at Colonie Central High Sccool's Annual Awards Ceremony
	Bylaws adopted and fully chartered – March, 2003
	15 directors with three year staggered terms
	Six functioning committees
	Microsoft Access database in place for membership & other key data
	Strong working partnership with the Colonie Central High School Counseling Center
	Appropriate insurance in place
	Comprehensive Website with many links: www.socoloniedfs.org
	Two “Dollars for Scholars Community” signs at the high school
	Specific fund raising initiatives ongoing
	Strong working relationship with the administration of South Colonie School District and all school buildings.
	Funds management – local credit union & national mutual funds family
	Tri-fold brochure being circulated to the South Colonie community
	Scholarships:

History of Scholarships Awarded:

Year Awarded	Number of Scholarships	Total Amount Awarded
May 2003	3	$3,500
May 2004	4	$2,550
May 2005	17	11,750
May 2006	32	$20,500
May 2007	36	$20,000
May 2008	41	$24,500
May 2009	43	$22,175

Note: All scholarships awarded to Colonie High School seniors

Thank you for your interest in South Colonie DFS.

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