We proudly celebrated another successful year at our May 7, 2022 Awards Ceremony. Since it was started by local volunteers in 1989, Taconic Hills Dollars for Scholars, has awarded $2,048,250 to 1345 Taconic Hills Graduates! Our Chapter is run solely by community volunteers who strongly believe in the value of higher education for each student who desires to pursue it in trade schools, 2 year or 4 year Colleges. We are not affiliated with Taconic Hills CSD. We are a local chapter of Scholarship America and as a Dollars for Scholars chapter we are a 501(c) 3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Additionally there are nearly 40 named Scholarships given annually that have been provided by various interested Community Members through endowments, gifts or local fundraisers such as Alumni Basketball and Soccer Games as well as the "Remember the Titans" 5K.
How to Contact us? Email us at taconichillsdfs@outlook.com
Important Announcements!
The 2024 Scholarship Season will be open January 15-March 1, 2024
Application information as well as access to the online portion of the application is on the Student/Parent Page. We encourage ALL students to apply. These Scholarships are NOT based solely on academics, but many other factors. We especially encourage students going to pursue the trades to apply. Please email us at taconichillsdfs@outlook.com with any questions!
2023 Jr. Art Scholarship Recipients
This is funded through an anonymous donor and awarded by Taconic Hills Dollars for Scholars. It is awarded to two Juniors in June, now Seniors, attending Taconic Hills for up to $250 each to develop their art portfolio with the intention of using it to apply to an Art School/Major in an Artistic area in College. It may be used for, but is not limited to: purchasing art materials, art books, a life drawing class, and any other materials to assist the student in developing an Art Portfolio. This could also include application fees to such a college and travel expenses. Grade point average in Art/Design and related classes, artistic ability and a desire to pursue an Artistic Career are the primary considerations.
This year's recipients were Madeline Delaney and Alexandria Conway.
The 2023 Founders' Scholarships Recipients
The purpose is to provide further support in the pursuit of a degree or certification to a currently enrolled student, who is a prior THDFS Scholarship Recipient, who will reach Junior Class status or above as of the Fall Session. (Includes Masters and Doctoral Studies or other specialized certifications necessary for the field of study.)
This Scholarship is in honor of the people who were our "Founders". They put in many hours to organize, raise funds and to select the first recipients in June 1990. Since that time many people have donated their time and resources to support students. These Scholarships are given to honor their legacy.
This year's recipients of $1,500 Scholarships were Brooke (McComb) Taylor, Mykaela Fuller, Erin Hallenbeck, and Krystle Maab.
What Scholarships Mean to Our Students
"I cannot express my gratitude for everything you have done for us as students. All the hard work and dedication really helps us follow our dreams. As students I don't think we will ever forget how much we have benefited from everything you do. I cannot wait to further my studies! I couldn't do it without the support of Dollars for Scholars."
How You Can Help Our Students
To keep the Taconic Hills DFS Chapter active, we always welcome people wanting to share our vision.
Please consider working with us for the benefit of our local students.
For further information please contact: Taconic Hills Dollars for Scholars at our NEW Mailing address: PO Box 1119 Philmont, NY 12565, "like" us on Facebook for meeting dates and times or email us at taconichillsdfs@outlook.com.
How Can Students Apply For Scholarships?
Go to our Students and Parents page linked at the top of this page. It is your go-to place, along with our Facebook page, for scholarship information!
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