Scholarship Application for 2024 Awards

Our Chenango Forks Dollars for Scholars chapter is accepting scholarship applications October 2023 through April 30, 2024.  Our Dollars for Scholars chapter has implemented a new software provided by Scholarship America (the national scholarship organization that we are a part of).  The software will move our chapter's scholarship online and will allow is to be efficient with our awarding process.  

Since support for CF Dollars for Scholars is from our generous community, any CF district resident that is a senior whether at CF high school, home schooled, or paying tuition to another school is eligible to apply for CF Dollars for Scholars 2024 scholarships.  After completing and submitting the online application an interview will be scheduled with one of our CF Dollars for Scholars board members.  If you have any questions on eligibility or would like additional information, you can contact us at cfscholarshipfoundation@gmail.com 

There are at least three reasons that you will find this new software most helpful:

1.  Online scholarship application for our local Dollars for Scholars awards.  The new software means we can do away with paper scholarship applications and you can do all of your applying online.  All you need to do is visit our chapter's website here at www.chenangoforks.dollarsforscholars.org and create your personal Student Profile.  You'll fill in all the same basic information as on a paper scholarship application, and you'll be able to store and update things like your GPA, extracurricular activities, community activities, and letters of recommendation throughout your high school and college career - which means you'll have to fill it out once for potentially multiple opportunities.

2.  Fill out one profile, apply for multiple scholarships.  By filling out a student profile, you will see any and all of our chapter's awards that you qualify for - and you can apply for them with just a couple of clicks.  And that's not all.  Across the nation, Scholarship America is working with corporate and foundation partners to add new scholarships to the scholarship database.  Any time your profile matches the criteria for a new scholarship, no matter who's giving it out or where it's from, you'll be able to apply without filling out a new form.  

3.  Much more than just scholarships.  Your Student Profile and the "dashboard" that you will fill out and update, provides a single source for a wide array of information you need to know.  As a student user of the system, you'll be able to see exclusive volunteer and internship opportunities; you'll have free access to a wealth of financial aid and college success tools and resources; and you'll even be able to export a resume based on your high school achievements and accolades.

Here's how you begin........

Chenango Forks Dollars for Scholars Login for Students and Parents

If this is your first time here, register and you will receive an email to set your password.

Chenango Forks Resident Students - Begin completing your profile now!

Students and Parents: Click below to log into the ChapterNet Student Dashboard!

Checklist for Applying: 

  • Complete all sections of the application including the essay

  • Request a transcript & follow up that it was completed

  • Request a reference & follow up that it was completed (don't leave this for the last minute!) 

  • Match with our Dollars for Scholars chapter and submit your application 

  • Sign-up and sit for an interview

 

 

Here's some additional information specific to the Chenango Forks Dollars for Scholars online application that will be helpful to you:

  • Your application must be completed and submitted no later than  April 30, 2024.  An interview with a CF Dollars for Scholars board member is required.  Successful applicants will be notified of the date and time of the interview.
  • CF Dollars for Scholars does not require financial information of any method in determining awards.  An advantage of including this information on the application would be in matching you to needs based scholarships that are a part of the Scholarship America national site.  Any financial information included will not be accessed by CF Dollars for Scholars.
  • Be sure to provide a complete summary of organizations and activities you have been involved in during your high school career including participation with Dollars for Scholars
  • Take advantage of the online resources and instructional documents provided by Scholarship America for both students and parents.  This information is most helpful in providing step by step instructions and can answer most of your questions.   
  • References provided by you will be contacted via email to submit information requested.  Be sure to ask those people you are selecting and submit information to them in a timely manner to meet the April 30th deadline.  In other words, don't wait until the last minute!