JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown 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 College Application Day, Financial Aid Night and attending the ND State Dollars for Scholars Virtual Conference 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 over $35,000 to local high school students and recent graduates attending college. Events such as Giving Hearts Day, Blue Jay athletic event sponsorships and annual membership drive increase the funds available for the students. Individuals and families may donate directly to the local chapter. You may do so by contributing online at www.jamestown.dollarsforscholars.org or mailing donations to PO Box 269, Jamestown, ND 58401.

Members of the Jamestown Dollars for Scholars board are DeAnn Ament, Dave Falk, Elaine Hegland, Casey Henderson, Dorothy Lauinger, Robert Lech, Jennifer Schmidt, Donna Schmitz, Dave Smette, Casey Stoudt, Bob Toso, Heidi Larson, Ex-Officio Member and Sally Ost, Registered Agent.

For more information on Jamestown Dollars for Scholars or to volunteer, contact a board member or visit www.jamestown.dollarsforscholars.org.