 Des Moines, WAupdated 6/29/2011 |
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What Is Des Moines Dollars for Scholars?Des Moines Dollars for Scholars is a locally operated and supported, nonprofit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation. Operated by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, the purpose of Dollars for Scholars is to expand access to educational opportunities by involving and assisting our community in the support of students and in the encouragement of educational achievement.Des Moines Dollars for Scholars is a Dollars for Scholars chapter affiliate of Scholarship America®, a nationally recognized nonprofit student aid service organization. Why Is Dollars for Scholars So Important?Rising costs are making it more difficult for individuals to pursue continued education opportunities. Through Dollars for Scholars we have the opportunity to make a strong, collective statement about the importance of education beyond high school. We can provide both encouragement and financial support for local students.Who May Apply for a Scholarship?Des Moines Dollars for Scholars believes any sincere and determined person should have the opportunity to continue his or her education after graduation. Scholarships can be for two-year, four-year, or vocational and technical colleges. Students graduating from high school (or who have earned their GED) and adults continuing their education who attend school in Des Moines or who live in the cities of Des Moines or Normandy Park, Washington, may be eligible.How Are Scholarships Awarded?By completing a common application form, students become eligible for several local awards. Applications are scored anonymously by trained volunteers serving on an Awards Committee. Applicants receive points for a variety of qualities, including work experience, school and community activities, and academic record. In this way, the selection process is objective and nondiscriminatory, making scholarships available to a wide range of deserving students planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution.How Can I Help?Members of our community are invited to demonstrate their support of local students individually and through group fund-raising activities. Funds also come from the generous support of local businesses, service organizations, and individuals or organizations who desire to sponsor scholarships through Des Moines Dollars for Scholars. Anyone in the community can help in a variety of ways: Make a contribution. We encourage you to give as generously as you can, but be assured that any and all gifts are appreciated. Your contribution of $10, $100, or $1000 reflects your pride in our students and commitment to the ongoing education of people in our community. Share your time, your skills and your ideas. We invite you to assist with any of our fund-raising events throughout the year. Leave a legacy of hope. Des Moines Dollars for Scholars may be named as a beneficiary in wills and insurance policies or receive gifts of property.What People Are Saying About Dollars for Scholars
"My thanks to you for the generous scholarship award. This money will most definitely help me in pursuing higher education. In a time when the price of a college education is rapidly becoming an obstacle for many families, I think you do a great service to the community by offering this scholarship." Brett Bertucio, son of Robert & Barbara Bertucio was awarded a $500 Des Moines Chamber of Commerce - Ronald Millheisler Scholarship.
"I feel blessed to be given a scholarship towards my senior year at the University of Washington. Dollars for Scholars facilitates making college a reality not just for graduating high school seniors but for any student trying to earn a higher education. I feel loved and supported in whatever road I may choose. Thank you all so much for your aid and support."
"It is a great honor to achieve this award; I appreciate your decision to recognize me in this manner. Thank you for the time and effort you spend supporting the community and Mount Rainier High School students. It is much appreciated. It is a great honor to achieve this award; I appreciate your decision to recognize me in this manner. Thank you for the time and effort you spend supporting the community and Mount Rainier High School students. It is much appreciated."
"Financial aid provided by the university for the upcoming semester is dramatically lower than that which has been provided in past years; therefore, the Dollars for Scholars scholarship is a blessing that will allow me to complete my degrees. I am so very grateful to the progressive people that support and sustain an organization like Dollars for Scholars that aids students, like me, in their struggle to obtain their dreams and goals. I can only hope that some day I, too, shall be able to follow the example of those involved in the Dollars for Scholars organization, and give back to the very community that assisted me in my time of need."
"Thank you so much for this wonderful gift of aid. I feel so blessed and grateful to receive this money. It will help tremendously as I go forth to college! Thank you again."
"This scholarship will enable me to continue my education and transfer to the University of Washington in the end of next school year. Thank you again for making it possible for my dreams to come true.”
"Nine years ago, when my family and I landed in Seattle Airport from Ukraine with eight suitcases to our name, such thoughts as college were only dreams . . . never did I think that such a thing as education could be possible. Thank you for playing a part in making it a reality." |
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