Compiled by The Bedford Citizen
More than 100 Bedford High School students participated in the Citizens Scholarship Foundation’s Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-thon, calling as many homes as possible during the weekend to raise monies to fund the 2015 scholarships that will be awarded to BHS seniors later this year. In addition to the calls, letters went out to all residences, for total town coverage.
This is the the 50th anniversary of Citizens Scholarship Foundation Dollars for Scholars in Bedford, and this year’s fundraising goal is $50,000. Whether you pledged during an in-person call or received one of the program’s direct solicitation letters, its’ time to get your check in the mail.
“The response to the CSF campaign is enormously gratifying because it’s a reflection of the value that every segment of the community places on education,” said Mike Rosenberg.
“As the scholarship ceremony distributor for the past 27 years, I can’t think of anything that better represents Bedford’s character and class.”
To apply for a scholarship
Scholarship applications are now available online through CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars. Active since 1965, this local chapter of Dollars for Scholars ®, a national program sponsored by Scholarship America®, has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to local students.
Any graduating senior from Bedford High School, or any Bedford or Hanscom AFB resident graduating from any other secondary school or home schooling, may apply. Scholarships are for students who will be attending a two- or four-year college, or a technical or vocational school.
The application deadline is March 31st. To apply, please visit www.bedfordma.dollarsforscholars.org . Through this website, students create an online profile, which allows them to apply for and be matched to multiple scholarships on both the local and national level.
To get started, select the “Students & Parents” tab and follow the instructions. A list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions is also available. For any additional questions, please contact [email protected] or use the grey “Support” tab which is available on every page of the website and the application.
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