Our Mission: South Colonie Dollars for Scholars, Inc. is a volunteer community based financial resource awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are furthering their education. Funding is provided through grass roots efforts and local, state, and national partnerships.
Our Vision: South Colonie Dollars for Scholars, Inc. will expand as the leading community partner to explore, pursue, create, promote, and award a range of existing and new scholarships for all Colonie Central High School students. Single and multi-year scholarships will be developed to encourage and support long term post-secondary education.
Our Affiliation: South Colonie Dollars for Scholars, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization run by community volunteers. We are affiliated with Scholarship America ®, the nation's largest private sector scholarship and educational support organization. With the high cost of post-secondary education and increasing reliance on loans, local scholarship programs play a critical role in assuring that deserving individuals will have access to programs and choices that best meet their needs. Dollars for Scholars volunteers believe that higher education is our best investment and want to assist motivated and deserving individuals achieve their goals.
Fast Facts:
- Successful turnkey scholarship process with a dedicated team of community volunteers
- South Colonie Dollars for Scholars is now the largest volunteer-based, single source of scholarship offerings at Colonie Central High School's Annual Award Ceremony
- By-laws adopted and fully chartered (March 2003)
- 15 directors with three-year staggered terms
- Six functioning committees
- Strong support in place for membership from our parent organization, Scholarship America ®
- Strong working partnership with the Colonie Central High School Counseling Center
- Strong working relationship with the administration of South Colonie School District and all school buildings
- Appropriate insurance in place
- Specific fundraising initiatives
- Funds management: local credit union and national mutual funds family
- Scholarships funded by local businesses, organizations, and our local community
History of Scholarships Awarded
| Year | Scholarships Awarded | Amount Awarded |
| 2003 | 3 | $3,500 |
| 2004 | 4 | $2,550 |
| 2005 | 17 | $11,750 |
| 2006 | 32 | $20,500 |
| 2007 | 36 | $20,000 |
| 2008 | 41 | $24,500 |
| 2009 | 43 | $22,175 |
| 2010 | 44 | $23,300 |
| 2011 | 51 | $29,025 |
| 2012 | 56 | $29,150 |
| 2013 | 46 | $26,450 |
| 2014 | 44 | $23,150 |
| 2015 | 41 | $26,000 |
| 2016 | 52 | $27,750 |
| 2017 | 60 | $32,450 |
| 2018 | 48 | $26,400 |
| 2019 | 60 | $37,485 |
| 2020 | 63 | $38,108 |
| 2021 | 60 | $37,650 |
| 2022 | 63 | $37,608 |
| 2023 | 63 | $49,570 |
| 2024 | 70 | $55,150 |
| 2025 | 65 | $54,200 |
| 2026 | 57 | $36, 350 |
Total Scholarships Awarded: 1,119
Total Amount Awarded: $680,000
Note: All scholarships awarded to Colonie Central High School seniors
