BISMARCK, 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 a senior “Wrap Up” for finishing scholarship applications, participating in the Back to School Night, and collaborating with their school counselor on a College Application Day in 2021 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 up to $20,000 to local high school students and recent graduates attending college. Events such as Fun Night, Penny Wars and Game Sponsors increase the funds available for the students. Individuals and families may donate directly to the local chapter. You may do so by going to barnesconorth.dollarsforscholars.org and click on the Donate Now tab.

For more information on North Dakota Dollars for Scholars, visit northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org or call 701-328-5702.