The Becker chapter of Dollars for Scholars is sponsoring the 25th annual Becker Phone-A-Thon for scholarships. The Phone-A-Thon will be held on the evenings of February 24th, March 11th, and March 16th ,with March 3rd, March 5th, March 23rd, March 24th, and March 25th, 2015, as alternate dates as needed.
Volunteer students will call Becker School district residents to take pledges. Larger donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations are also accepted. All money raised is awarded to Becker students. Scholarships of $500.00 are available to graduating high school seniors planning to attend public or private colleges or technical colleges and to those who are already attending college. The Becker community has contributed over $370,000 over the past 24 years.
Becker Dollars for Scholars now has a website through Scholarship America and all student applications will need to be completed by logging on to becker.dollarsforscholars.org website and click on the “Students and Parents” tab and following the instructions there.
If you would like to make a donation online by credit card you may log on to Becker.dollarsforscholars.org website and click on the “donate now” tab and follow the instructions listed there.
Anyone interested in helping with the Phone-A-Thon, making a contribution (especially if you have an unlisted number or only use a cell phone), or getting more information about supporting Dollars for Scholars may contact Dale or Pat Seavert at 763-261-5483 or through the becker.dollarsforscholars.org website by clicking on the “volunteers” tab and following the instructions there.