The Marblehead Dollars for Scholars had a reception at the Marblehead Historical Society to celebrate that they were selected as the 201r National Affiliate of the Year by Scholarship America. Chosen from a competition of about 600 affiliate chapters, the nonprofit was honored for their outstanding service to the community and their commitment to focusing on post-secondary education.

Since it was founded in 1987, Marblehead Dollars for Scholars has awarded more than $2.7 million to 1200 local students.

On their website, the Marblehead Dollars for Scholars explains is purpose as “Marblehead Dollars for Scholars’ purpose is to raise scholarship funding through current giving and the establishment and maintenance of a permanent endowment. Award selection is accomplished through an Awards Committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors and coordinated with the High School awards process. Scholarship grants range from $1,500 to $7,000 and are awarded to high school seniors, advanced standing students and continuing education candidates. Marblehead Dollars for Scholars also provides award candidates for other scholarship funds not under its direct control.”

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