Dollars for Scholars is a community group that supports activities to raise money for scholarships for college-bound students.

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded to current senior students graduating from Clayton A. Bouton High School, who are about to enter a college or university pursuing his or her first degree program at any accredited institution of higher education.
Students who have accepted a full scholarship (tuition, plus room and board) are not eligible.

Application and Awards

Application forms will be made available online and in the high school guidance office by April 1. Completed application forms must be submitted to the high school guidance office no later than 3 p.m. on May 1. All senior students eligible for graduation are encouraged to apply for awards. Applications will be evaluated anonymously and objectively based on numerous criteria.

Download the 2012 scholarship application [pdf].

Amount and Number of Awards

The number of awards distributed will vary based upon proceeds from annual fundraising events, private contributions, and endowments. Dollar amounts of awards will vary, as well, depending upon:

1) unrestricted funds available
2) establishment of designated scholarship endowments, and
3) establishment of special restricted awards

Notification and Distribution of Awards

All award recipients will be notified at the annual Senior Awards Night in June. Award recipients will be informed at the time as to the dollar amount of the scholarship. If the recipients' post secondary schools are Partners or Matching Partners of Scholarship America, the school will be notified by the Voorheesville Chapter of Dollars for Scholars.

Should a recipient decide not to attend an institution of higher education, or not pursue any advanced training beyond high school, the scholarship will be rescinded and awarded to another eligible student.