Dollars for Scholars Night Held at High School

Students and parents gathered at the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School on Wednesday night to collect college scholarship information from local organizations that offer awards to local students.

“We’re trying to give the parents and students a first look at what’s available for scholarship money,” said Rebecca Cellucci who helped organize this year’s event.

Senior Teddy Mosher, 17, of Dover, appreciated the effort.

“I’m here to see what different scholarships are available to me,” he said.  “As college costs get higher and higher, any amount of money is helpful toward the cost of college…There seems to be a scholarship for any kind of student, whether you’re artsy or sports-oriented, I think it’s great that no matter what kind of student you are, there’s a scholarship for you.”

Susan Mosher said the event was the first step in her son's scholarship journey.

“I think it’s nice because there’s obviously thousands and thousands of scholarships out there and this is a local push by local people to give something back to the kids in their community [and] the kids can relate to it a little bit more since it’s local,” she said.  

Other organizations represented at the event included:

* Sherborn Dollars for Scholars - Scholarships range from $100 to $2,500 and are based on are primarily financial need, academic achievement, and community service.

* Sherborn Fire Rescue Association - $1,000 scholarship to a Sherborn resident based on a combination of citizenship, character, civic responsibility, and a satisfactory academic record.

* Sherborn Police Association - For a Sherborn resident based on an essay describing the applicant, their achievements, and what they have done for their school and community. Amount unknown.

* Paul Calello Community Service Award - $2,500 scholarship awarded to two students based on their community service.

* Dover-Sherborn Boosters - $500 scholarship for an outstanding athlete. 

* American Legion Auxiliary - $100 award for a student who has a relative in their family tree who served in the American military.

* Dover Market – Scholarship awarded to Dover resident who has been employed for six months.  Award based on job evaluation by supervisor, academic record, and character. 

* Dover Police Association - $1,000 scholarship to a Dover resident or METCO student based on need, good citizenship and character, and an essay describing why the applicant needs the scholarship and why they should be considered for the scholarship.  Preference toward student entering law enforcement field.

* Dover Foundation – Details unknown.