What is Dollars for Scholars?
Our chapter is part of a national organization called Scholarship America which is the nation's largest scholarship organization in the U.S.. Scholarship American has ranked as the top education charity for five consecutive years by Smart Money magazine.
History of the DGF Dollars for Scholars
DGF Dollars for Scholars chapter was formed in 1989. The DGF Dollars for Scholars chapter has given out multiple scholarships each year. Last year, $18,100 was given out to 26 students ranging from $500-$1,000. Through the gifts of individuals, businesses and service clubs, our endowment fund has now grown to over $300,000. It is through earnings and growth of this endowment fund, that we are able to fund the scholarships provided.
DGF DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Mailing address
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Dollars for Scholars
PO Box 215
Glyndon, MN 56547
Email: dgfdollars4scholars@gmail.com
DGF DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS REPRESENTATIVES
Sarah Tommerdahl
DGF Dollars for Scholars President
Matt Ahonen
DGF Dollars for Scholars Treasurer
Kayla Branter
DGF Dollars for Scholars Secretary
List of Scholarships offered by Minnesota Colleges
Scholarship Sort through MCIS
Username: Student full email address
Password: Dgfrebels1 (unless logged on and changed)
This information is not inclusive and students should look further. Here are some places to check in your scholarship search:
The scholarship wall outside the Counseling Office
Your parent(s) place of employment
Insurance companies with which you or your parent(s) are insured
Fraternal organizations to which a family member may belong
Colleges in which you are interested
Community and school organizations
A wide variety of Internet based scholarship search engines is available. A few are listed here:
Raise.Me : Add achievements and earn scholarships
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
FAFSA is being updated and will not be available for dissemination until Jan. 2024.
DGF Financial Aid Night Stream
DGF Financial Aid Presentation
FAFSA Handout
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kFHhBUgyEKxjOvZrWqu4mgw2dQkXT9PP/view?usp=sharing
Grants and Loans for College
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
All college bound students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; PIN registration: www.pin.ed.gov
Items needed to complete FAFSA:
Record of Income earned two years prior to when you will begin college (i.e. beginning college in August 2023, income records 2021)
Social Security Number
Driver's License
W-2 forms
Untaxed Income Records
Current Bank Statements
Current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, and stock, bond and other investments
FAFSA Info