Queensbury Dollars for Scholars
The mission of the Queensbury Dollars for Scholars chapter of Scholarship America is to assist and encourage students of the Queensbury School district in pursuing higher education at both traditional and technical institutions, and to build a stronger community/school partnership.
History
Queensbury Dollars for Scholars (QDFS) is a local chapter of Scholarship America, a national organization that has helped more than 1.7 million students follow their dream of getting to college. Established July 7, 1990, the Queensbury chapter has awarded $414,932 in scholarships to more than 1,100 Queensbury students. Through the "Collegiate Partners" link with Scholarship Amercia, many students are able to receive matching funds from their colleges.
Applying for Scholarships
All Queensbury seniors are eligible to apply for a scholarship. QDFS strives to award all applicants with a scholarship through the general scholarship fund or any one of the following memorial scholarships:
| Kim Chase Memorial |
Dr. Jack V. Irion Memorial |
| Tina Dwyer Memorial |
Peter Donnelly Memorial |
| Leroy F. Beckerle Memorial |
Malcom McIntyre Memorial |
| Betty Rooke Memorial |
Marcia B. Austin Memorial |
| Grace Foote Memorial |
Dr. Donald Lomanto Memorial |
| Nesbert DeHoney Memorial |
Patrick Eppedico Memorial |
| Jeffry Morrison Memorial |
Sarah Gryga Memorial |
| Katie Beadnell Memorial |
Cody Miller Memorial |
| William Landsiedel Memorial |
Robert Patch Memorial |
| Lee Sanford Memorial |
Nathan Alan Linck Memorial |
| Roger Marcy Memorial |
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The Dollars for Scholars Scholarship application for 2013 will be available March 1.
Second year applications for Dollars for Scholars will be available on this webpage June 1. Application deadline is July 1.
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| QHS students will be making calls for the annual Phone-a-thon October 15-17, 2012. |
Funding
QDFS is supported through the generosity of Queensbury residents and businesses. Each fall the chapter conducts a phone-a-thon, which is the primary source of funding for QDFS. All funds raised through the phone-a-thon, memorial donations or other fundraising activities are managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees composed of community members.
Board of Trustees
Officers:
David DeMarco, President
Wendy Schiavi , Vice-President
Leslie D'Angelico, Treasurer
Lynne Silverberg, Secretary
Committee Chairs and Leaders:
Timothy Dawkins, Awards Chairperson
Pamela Boller, Phone-a-thon Co-chairperson
Liz Mulshine, Phone-a-thon Co- chairperson
Lisa Higley, Pennies for Scholars
John Dwyer, Director Emeritus
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Trustees:
Rick Bergeron
Laurie Blanchard
Jacki DeCunzo
Peter Kudan
Kathy Millard
Kendall Minges
Cullen O'Brien
Colleen Sprague
Gerri Sprague |
