Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars is hosting its annual Dollars for Scholars Phonathon on Monday and Tuesday, April 3 and 4, from 6-9 p.m.
The nonprofit organization raises funds to expand access for graduating high school seniors to post-secondary education and training. As Dollars for Scholars invests in the future of students and their respective communities, the local community is asked to standby their telephones and to make a pledge to support further educational opportunities for students.
The goal of the fundraising is to establish a scholarship fund that will provide all graduating seniors of Cambridge-Isanti High School with a scholarship award. Scholarships help to defray the rising costs of post high school education expenses and help students reach their academic goals.
Since its inception in 1990, donors have awarded 3,423 scholarships to 3,201 students. The Cambridge-Isanti
Dollars for Scholars Phonathon was initiated in 1994. That year, student callers raised $2,066. The local community has since generously supported the mission of the Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars and is graciously thanked for its on-going investment in students.
In 2016, $19,680 was pledged to Dollars for Scholars through Phonathon fundraising.
In total, 188 scholarships worth $164,500 were given to 147 seniors in 2016. Some students qualify for multiple scholarships.
To date, over $2.5 million has been given as scholarships by Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars. To learn more about Dollars for Scholars or to find out how you can donate to benefit scholarships for CIHS seniors visit ci.dollarsforscholars.org.