VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Valley City Dollars for Scholars received a $1,000 donation from Bank of North Dakota to distribute as a scholarship. Their collaboration with the high school and community to host College Application Month, the Financial Aid Night presentation, and presentations to Valley City High School Seniors on the Dollars for Scholars scholarship process in 2019 allowed them to qualify for the donation. These events encouraged families to become more aware of the opportunities available in the state for planning and financing post-secondary education.

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars has 65 community chapters in the state. Bank of North Dakota provides a State Director and operational support for local chapters. Since the first North Dakota chapter was established in 1962, Dollars for Scholars chapters in North Dakota have raised over $39.8 million and helped 42,226 students.

This year, Valley City Dollars for Scholars plans to distribute over $7,500 to Valley City High School students and recent graduates attending college. Events such as VCHS sporting event sponsorships increase the funds available for the students. Individuals and families may donate directly to the local chapter. You may do so by contacting chapter treasurer Crystal Nehlich at 701-845-2712 or mailing a donation to PO Box 997, Valley City ND 58072.

Members of the Valley City Dollars for Scholars board are Natalie Meyer, Todd Anderson, Ken Reid, Crystal Nehlich, Dan Klein, Mark Oberlander, Al Schuldt, Tanya Leick, Mona Tottingham, and Dave Carlsrud. For more information on North Dakota Dollars for Scholars, visit
northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org or call 888.592.8540.

Story submitted to NewsDakota.com by Crystal Nehlich.