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Application period open for Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars

January 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars proudly announces over 45 scholar­ships now available for 2026.

Application period is February 1, 2026 thru April 1, 2026. 

For a full list of scholarships and details on how to apply go to https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org. 

You can start your profile for 2026 and beyond at any time. This includes entering your demographics, activi­ties and asking for references — the only thing you cannot do is enter scholarship specific information and actually “apply” for the scholarships until Feb. 1 thru April 1, 2026. But you can get 90% of the work done well in advance… so go ahead and set up your profile NOW!

Create your profile now and be ready to apply starting Feb 1, 2026! 

NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Between Feb1st and April 1st check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local and national level. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of reasons, including aca­demics, sports, commu­nity service, chosen major, and more. 

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars chapter is a nonprofit foundation that supports academic success in our community. As part of Scholarship America’s national network of locally based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community on behalf of postsecondary education success for our students.

Dollars for Scholars chapters like ours help hometown students achieve their educational goals by raising scholarship funds, estab­lishing endowments, providing assistance with college readiness and the financial aid process, and distributing scholarships each year.

Our website provides resources from our chapter to our volunteers, community and students. You can learn more about our history, goals and volunteers through the “About Us” link, and find out what’s new by clicking on “News and Events.” Volunteers — and those who are interested in becoming volunteers — can click on “Volunteer Login” to get connected. 

Finally, if you are a student looking for our Dollars for Scholars chapter scholarships, just click “Student and Parent Login’ to begin filling out your student profile — not only will you find and apply for our scholarships that way, you’ll also discover scholar­ships from across the Scholarship America network that you may be eligible for. You’ll also find valuable financial aid, college success, intern­ship and career resources, so get started today!

To be considered for any of the scholarships, you MUST complete the on-line application fully. 

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