Applications to Open for Stamford Dollars for Scholars on Feb. 1

From Stamford Dollars for Scholars: Stamford Dollars for Scholars announces its online registration is now open and application for its 2017 scholarships will be available starting February 1, 2017. The organization provides scholarships for students who live or attend high school in Stamford and are pursuing full-time post-secondary education at a two- or four-year college or accredited vocational school.

Students are encouraged to begin the process now by entering their profile information online by visiting the Stamford Dollars for Scholars Student and Parent Login page at www.sd4s.org. To assist students in navigating the application process, Stamford Dollars for Scholars volunteers will be holding application workshops at local high schools in January, February and March. Students should contact their guidance counselors for dates and times.

In 2016 the organization awarded 28 scholarships. Of those scholarships, five were sponsored by Stamford Dollars for Scholars, while the remaining 23 were sponsored by local individuals and organizations.

This year the Stamford community reaffirmed its support of local students through sponsored scholarships and their generous support at our fundraising events. “Stamford Dollars for Scholars is planning to award over 30 scholarships to 2017 graduates,” says Gary Freeman, President of the organization, adding “Several of these will be renewable scholarships providing financial assistance up to four years”.

Students registering and completing the 2017 online application have the opportunity to apply for any Stamford Dollars for Scholars scholarship for which they meet the criteria. Additionally, as Stamford Dollars for Scholars is an affiliate of Scholarship America, applicants automatically gain access to Scholarship America's valuable resources and can search for and apply for other relevant scholarship opportunities.

Make sure to follow Stamford Dollars for Scholars on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StamfordD4S for the latest news on activities and opportunities.

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