WIMBLEDON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Barnes County North Dollars for Scholars received a $1,000 donation from Bank of North Dakota (BND) to distribute as a scholarship. Their collaboration with the high school and local community to host the Senior “Wrap Up” Application Day, Senior/Parent Information Packets, and attend the fall ND Dollars for Scholars Conference via Zoom & video in 2020 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 64 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 $40 million and helped more than 40,000 students.

This year, the local chapter plans to distribute on average $18,700 to local high school students and recent graduates attending college. Events such as Fun Night and Pizza Sales increase the funds available for the students. Individuals and families may donate directly to the local chapter.

You may do so by going to their web site at barnesconorth.dollarsforscholars.org and clicking on the Donate tab at the top, left side of the page.

For more information on Barnes County North Dollars for Scholars, visit their web site at barnesconorth.dollarsforscholars.org or email them at bcndollarsforscholars@gmail.com