Excel Beyond 211 Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships, mentoring and financial guidance to first-generation college students from Township High School District 211, has been awarded a $15,000 grant to expand its connections in the community and strengthen its outreach.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars looks to future with new grant
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In June 2014, Asia Currie, center, is awarded a Stamford Dollars for Scholars scholarship by then-co-presidents Jim McClafferty, left, and Tony D Amelio during its third annual scholarships awards ceremony at UConn Stamford.File / Jason Rearick /Show MoreShow Less
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Stamford Dollars for Scholars co-president Tony D Amelio gives the opening remarks during the organization s scholarship award ceremony at University of Connecticut s Stamford Campus on Monday, June 10, 2013.File / Jason Rearick /Show MoreShow Less
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STAMFORD Like most nonprofits, Stamford Dollars for Scholars has endured a difficult year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the group dedicated to curbing college costs for local students was unable to fund-raise for most of 2020.