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Our mission is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary education possible for all students.
Through our inspiring group of programs, we provide resources and structure for cities, school districts, companies, foundations and individuals who would like to transform the lives of exceptional and diverse students' in order to create a better nation through education.
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Scholarship News & Events
Small Donations Make a Big Difference
Scholarship America started with a simple idea: donations of as little as a dollar can help students get to college. This idea continues today, as Scholarship America's Dollars for Scholars regions once again host the Dollar A Day In May campaign. Visit DollarADayInMay.org to find out how your small contribution can make a big difference for students who want to go to college.
New England Dollars for Scholars Online Auction Open for Viewing; Bidding Starts May 1
The second annual New England Dollars for Scholars online auction kicks off again this spring, with items open to view on April 15 and bidding beginning May 1. Visit the auction site now, come back often to check out donated items ranging from baseball tickets to hotel suites to meetings with financial aid professionals, and get your bids in!
Illinois Dollars for Scholars Announces Lincolnland Legends Essay Contest Winners
Twelve Illinois high school students were recently awarded $3,000 scholarships for their winning essays in the Lincolnland Legends Essay Contest. The first and second place essays earned their authors an additional $7,000 and $2,000, respectively, in scholarship funds. The essay contest, sponsored by Illinois Dollars for Scholars, culminated in an award ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield on
April 5th.
Visit our Virtual Newsroom to read the full press release and list of winners, and to download more photos of the award ceremony.
For more news, visit our Virtual Newsroom.
USA Funds is a national sponsor of Scholarship America and its programs. Visit their Web site to learn more.
Scholarship America has received the highest rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator for six straight years. Learn more
Visit the Scholarship America Blog for inspiring stories, useful ideas, and a look at the trends influencing scholarships and financial aid across the country.
Our national and regional offices have plenty of events coming up to celebrate students this spring. Click here to find out more.
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
has helped hundreds of families affected by 9/11. Find out about this program and other special scholarship initiatives. Learn more