(Bridgeport-Chittenango, NY – June 2015) The Chittenango Bridgeport Chapter of Dollars for Scholars awarded 12 scholarships to deserving seniors at the Chittenango High School Senior Awards Night on May 28. Scholarships were awarded to (pictured from left) Casey Smith, Brooke Busa, Cole Chandler, Leslie Choi, Patrick Clobridge, Dane Johnson, Brad Markowski, Connor Martin, Noelle Millnamow, Allee Santorelli, Ben Seale and Tyler Sternberg.Students completed online applications which were reviewed anonymously by the Scholarship Committee and awarded based not only on students’ scholastic accomplishments, but on work experience, activities and students’ goals and aspirations.
The Chittenango Bridgeport Dollars for Scholars Committee is made up of volunteers who work throughout the year to raise money to award to students. The community truly is the driving force behind this amazing opportunity, with donations coming from community members and businesses throughout the area.
“Dollars for Scholars exists due to the generous support we have received from community members, local businesses, the Board of Education and school faculty, staff and administration,” said Amy Bailey, Dollars for Scholars President. “Truly, these scholarships represent this community’s commitment to helping students achieve success in college and career.”
To learn more about the Chittenango Bridgeport Chapter of Dollars for Scholars and to donate to next year’s scholarships go to www.chittenango-bridgeport.dollarsforscholars.org.