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BT DFS is a non-profit organization founded in 1988, whose purpose is to provide scholarships for deserving BT graduates. The award level in 2009 was $21,000.

DFS is a local, non-profit organization founded in 1988, and is affiliated with the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of America (CSFA) "Dollars for Scholars" program. Its purpose is to raise scholarship money to help students meet the cost of a post-high school education. The tax-exempt organization is operated entirely by local dedicated volunteers and all monies raised are awarded to Burlington Township High School graduates.

Awards are given in varying amounts depending upon the resources of the Scholarship Committee. Since its inception in 1988 over $395,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving students. An appointed group consisting of committee board members, a BTHS counselor, and qualified volunteers chooses award recipients. Each student who applies must complete an application, write an essay and participate in an interview. Students are judged on the basis of scholarship, school and community activities, recommendations, and personal goals. An individual, group, organization, business or industry may make contributions in any amount. All contributions are tax deductible.

1. Scholarship Trusts may be established with a contribution of $5,000 or more, which may be paid over a period of years, and will become part of a permanent endowment fund. A scholarship will be awarded each year at graduation in the NAME of your established trust.

2. Scholarship Contributions may be given in any amount. Donations under $300 will be accumulated and combined with other contributions toward scholarship awards.

3. Memorial Funds may be donated in the name of a loved one by family or friends. Family members will be informed of the donation. If the Memorial donations exceed $5,000, the monies will be transferred into a permanent Scholarship Trust. Burlington Township Scholarship Committee may also be named as a beneficiary in wills and insurance policies.

4. Honor Donations may be given to honor someone on a special personal occasion. A certificate is sent to the person informing him/her of the contribution in his/her name. THE BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE “DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS” IS CELEBRATING ITS 24th ANNIVERSARY FOR HELPING HUNDREDS OF OUR GRADUATES WITH $441,250 IN FINANCIAL AID. OVER 850 TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS HAVE ALREADY CONTRIBUTED. CAN THE KIDS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR HELP? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HONORING THE MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE? If so, you may be interested in establishing a SCHOLARSHIP TRUST in the name of your company or an honored individual whom you admire. For more information, call Patricia Wexler at 387-1524, Dr. Haworth at 914-0056, or Dom Zulla at 387-9583.

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Any BTHS graduating senior is eligible to apply through the Guidance Office. The committee believes that any sincerely determined students has the right to continue his/her education after high school graduation. Scholarship awards may be used for vocational, technical, two or four year college programs. The school prepares young people for advanced training in order to enter the economic world. Frequently, they remain in the area and join companies in Burlington County. Business and industry have an important stake in the quality of this future labor force, and can help by generously contributing to the Dollars for Scholars fund. Donations may remain anonymous, or be appropriately recognized a the graduation ceremony. Please make checks payable to: Burlington Township Scholarship Committee. Please mail to Burlington Township Scholarship Committee PO Box 66 Burlington, NJ 08016

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