The Impact Of Our Chapter

 

Together, through Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars, we have an opportunity to invest in our greatest resource, our youth. Together we really can make a difference!

Impact

  • Across the nation, Scholarship America's programs -- including Dollars for Scholars -- have given out $2.5 billion to nearly 2 million students since its founding 50 years ago. In Western Wayne County, Indiana, our chapter has made a big impact on the lives of students as well.

What are the benefits?

  • Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars Scholarships are unlike any other scholarships because Dollars for Scholars has Collegiate Partner agreements with many colleges and universities throughout the United States including thirty-three in Indiana. The Collegiate Partner agreement states that the institutions will not displace the student aid if the award is from Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars.  Another benefit of being Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars is that matching scholarship dollars are also available to scholarship recipients through the colleges and universities.  Currently there are eleven matching colleges and universities in Indiana that will match dollar for dollar a Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars scholarship up to a certain dollar amount which varies per institution.

How can I help?

  • Anyone in the community can help Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars in two ways:

    • Make a contribution. We encourage you to give as generously as you can, but be assured that any and all gifts are appreciated. Your contribution of $10, $100, or $1000 reflects your pride in our students and your commitment to the ongoing education of the young people of our community.

    • Share your time, your skills, and your ideas. We invite your help with any of our fund-raising events throughout the year.

    • We also invite you to share any ideas you have for new approaches to encouraging community participation in Western Wayne Dollars.