Assisting North Reading Students Since 1963
North Reading Dollars for Scholars is a 100% locally run and supported 501(c)(3) tax-exempt scholarship foundation. North Reading Dollars for Scholars is one of nearly 500 Dollars for Scholars® chapters nationwide that operate under the umbrella of Scholarship America. Like those chapters, North Reading Dollars for Scholars is run completely by local volunteers.
Since our inception in 1963, we have provided assistance in excess of $700,000 to over 1,600 North Reading residents pursuing higher education. Money is raised throughout the year through personal and business donations as well as a variety of special events including the annual phone-a-thon. Each March, North Reading students call the residents of the town over a week period soliciting for donations. This is our largest fundraiser each year. The amount that is raised during this week determines the number of scholarships we are able to award.
North Reading Dollars for Scholars awards residents that are high school seniors and current college students each year. A distinct advantage of a Dollars for Scholars® scholarship is that many colleges/universities will match Dollars for Scholars awards. That effectively doubles the financial impact. Additionally, Dollars for Scholars® collegiate partners will not diminish awards they give students who also receive Dollars for Scholars support.