Iowa Dollars for Scholars News

Congratulations to Iowa Dollars for
Scholars' 2010 Award Winners!

Iowa Dollars for Scholars is proud to announce the winners of the region's Chapter of the Year, New Chapter of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and CVSA Scholarship awards! We congratulate each and every one of them, and wish them luck as they're entered into Scholarship America's national competition!

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  Congratulations to Allamakee Dollars for Scholars, the 2010 Iowa Chapter of the Year. (At left, former Iowa Dollars for Scholars Board Member John Carver presents the award to Chapter President Julie Rotach.) This award recognizes the chapter for exemplifying the commitment of Dollars for Scholars to ensuring all students have access to postsecondary education. Allamakee Dollars for Scholars was established on March 29, 1993. During that year the chapter awarded $6,000 to 20 students.  Since its humble beginning, more than 1,000 local students have been awarded over $545,000 in scholarships.  This year the chapter awarded $56,075 to 85 students. Click here to download the press release.
  
  
• Congratulations to Underwood Dollars for Scholars, the 2010 Iowa Dollars for Scholars New Chapter of the Year. (The founding members of the chapter are pictured at right.) The chapter started in 2009, and awarded 18 scholarships totaling more than $5,000 at its very first award night in May. The chapter's unique fundraising strategies have led to tremendous early success. Click here to download the press release.
  
  
• Congratulations to Ron Elliott of Tri-Center (T-C) Dollars for Scholars, the 2010 Iowa Dollars for Scholars Volunteer of the Year. Ron founded the T-C chapter when he was serving as guidance counselor, and even though he retired 14 years ago, he has continued to work diligently for the chapter, ensuring that the chapter continues to be a significant and valuable part of the community. Click here to download the press release.
  
  
• And, finally, congratulations to Iowa's Community Volunteer Service Award (CVSA) Scholarship recipients. Scholarships honoring their commitment to volunteering have been awarded to Chelsea Van Vark and Emily Eikenberry (Johnston Dollars for Scholars), Carmen Dohlman (Riceville Communityn. Dollars for Scholars) and Brooke Gaffney (Storm Lake Dollars for Scholars). Each of these students wins a $500 scholarship, and they'll be entered in Scholarship America's National Student Volunteer of the Year Scholarship competition.

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Birdies For Charity: Pledge and Win!

Iowa Dollars for Scholars is happy to once again be among the beneficiaries for the Principal Charity Classic's "Birdies for Charity" fundraiser.

The Principal Charity Classic brings together some of the PGA Champions Tour's finest golfers June 1-6 at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, on behalf of local and national charities. Visit the pledge page for Iowa Dollars for Scholars, and make a pledge to donate for each birdie scored in the tournament. We would appreciate a minimum donation of $.02 per birdie -- if we reach $1.00 in these pledges, we are eligible for bonus bucks, too!

Thanks for your support of Iowa Dollars for Scholars!

Because College Doesn't Happen By Chance®.