HANNIBAL, NY – The Hannibal Chapter of Dollars for Scholars has announced it 2020 scholarship awardees.
Dollars for Scholars is a subsidiary of Scholarship America. Donations and bequests are always welcome and are tax deductible. All money raised is used to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Hannibal High School.
Many colleges partner with Dollars for Scholars to ensure that the awards are not used to reduce other financial aid granted to the student and some colleges match awards from Dollars for Scholars. The Hannibal chapter raises money through various fund raising activities, most notably the annual Ducks over the Dam race.
Due to the current situation with COVID-19 restrictions, their fund raising efforts have been curtailed, which will significantly reduce the number of scholarships they can award in 2021. Donations are welcome and can be made with a credit card on the Chapter website or checks can be sent to Hannibal Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 71, Hannibal 13074
This year one scholarship of $1,000 and eleven scholarships in the amount of $500 were presented to Hannibal graduates.
Seven scholarships funded by general fundraising and unspecified donations were awarded to Jhnae Douglas, Savanah France, Hannah Heald, Jordan Jackowski, Noah Kuc, John Ruggio and Bradley Wiggins.
Kelsey Combes received the Trooper Amanda Anna Memorial scholarship. Zachary Moore received the scholarship sponsored by donations from Sterling Stage, and Brianna Simmons received the Shumway Memorial. Kristin Kellogg and Jacob Powell were awarded the Country Cruizers Scholarships.
The Country Cruizers Car Club has supported Dollars for Scholars for a number of years, using proceeds earned by parking cars at the Hannibal Field Days and an annual barbecue. Once again, the cancellation of the field days will have a negative impact on their ability to contribute next year.
For information about how to help Hannibal Dollars for Scholars or to make a donation, visit the website at hannibal.dollarsforscholars.org or email [email protected].
