About Scholarship America and
California Dollars for Scholars

 

Scholarship America's mission is to is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary education possible for all students.

Scholarship America is the only national organization dedicating its charitable purpose to the creation and support of community scholarship foundations (Dollars for Scholars chapters).

Scholarship America also designs and manages scholarship programs (Scholarship Management Services) for hundreds of corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals, and uses the funds generated from these services to support Scholarship America's charitable purpose, Dollars for Scholars. Another program of Scholarship America is ScholarShop, a community-based resource center designed to motivate and prepare students for post-secondary education.

Why choose Dollars for Scholars? Here are seven good reasons.

Find out more: download our handy information packets! The hi-res PDF is made for printing, and the lower-res PDF is ideal for quick Web viewing.


Our Staff

Colette Taylor, Regional Director
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Colette TaylorColette brings years of nonprofit management and fundraising experience to Dollars for Scholars, most recently as Associate Director of Athletics Annual Giving at Pepperdine University. Prior to joining Pepperdine, Colette served in several roles with the Boy Scouts of America. As regional director, she is responsible for managing and expanding the operations and programs of the region, through diversified fundraising, marketing and supporting community-based Dollars for Scholars chapters.


Brie Wells, Regional Coordinator
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Brie WellsBrie brings to Dollars for Scholars a depth of experience in chapter development and training. As regional coordinator, she will create, develop, and mentor new chapters; support and sustain existing chapters; train volunteers and work with the regional board to facilitate their training and enhance board recruitment.

"Colette and Brie's combined experience and passion for education will help us grow the reach of Dollars for Scholars across the state, and provide more support for more California students seeking education beyond high school," said Lauren Segal, President and CEO, Scholarship America.

 

Because College Doesn't Happen By Chance®.

 


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