Making Postsecondary Education
Possible in Washington and Oregon

For 50 years, Dollars for Scholars has been helping students in communities across America pursue postsecondary education. From Maine to California, more than 40,000 dedicated volunteers devote their time and energy to raising funds, supporting students and making a real difference in the lives of those in their community.

As a part of Scholarship America, the nation’s largest non-profit, private-sector scholarship organization, our job is to help our chapters, our volunteers and our students. Since 1987, Northwest Dollars for Scholars has supported over 23,000 students in Washington and Oregon by providing nearly $19 million in scholarships. We'd invite you to take a look around the site to find out what's new, what's available, and what we can do for you. In addition, you can click here to find chapters in your area, and here to give us a call or e-mail.

 

Fall 2009 Northwest Dollars
for Scholars Newsletter

The latest NWDS newsletter is now available. This issue looks back at Light the Fire, offers tips on telling your chapter's story, and celebrates our Outstanding Volunteers -- and more. Check it out here, and sign up for our mailing list above to make sure you don't miss an issue.

 

Dollars for Scholars National Recognition Awards

Dollars for Scholars National Recogniton Awards are now open for application! To nominate your chapter or one of your volunteers for Northwest Chapter of the Year, New Chapter of the Year and/or Volunteer of the year, head over to scholarshipamerica.org/awards. Winners in each region will be entered in the National Chapter and Volunteer of the Year competition, where they can win $1,000 scholarships and national recognition.

 

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This fall, the Washington Scholarship Coalition, comprised of public and private organizations including Northwest Dollars for Scholars, is launching theWashBoard.org, to make it easier for Washington students to efficiently find and apply for relevant scholarship opportunities.

Free of cost for both students and providers, theWashBoard.org acts as a clearinghouse with screened scholarship information and matches those seeking scholarship support with those looking to provide it.

Go to theWashBoard.org for more information about the scholarship website and to be notified of the launch date.

 

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