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Indiana Dollars for Scholars!

It's in the news and touches the lives of many Indiana families -- tuition for college students is on the rise. College costs are outpacing inflation and parental savings. Many promising Indiana students may not realize their dreams of a higher education. At a time when education is recognized as the key to changed lives and a better society, access for all students should be a top priority.

The mission of Indiana Dollars for Scholars is to expand access to higher education and to encourage the educational preparation of Hoosier students. We are one of seven regions established throughout the country by Scholarship America, the nation's premier nonprofit private-sector and educational support system. Through a variety of programs we work to enable Hoosier youth to achieve their dreams of succeeding pas high school.

Our vision to expand Dollars for Scholars chapters to every Indiana community, and to establish ScholarShop sites where access to higher education is currently limited, can be realized with your help.

Your 2009 Hoosier Heroes Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Hoosier Heroes Essay Contest! They are: in the Arts & Athletics Category, Kortney Davis and Lindsey Keiser; in the Business Category, Nathan Baker and James Varys; in the Education and Personal Inspiration Category, Ryan Eller and Mindi Hoffman; in the Science and Technology Category, Delaney Moore and Catherine Wingstrom; and in the Service Category, Susana Bickel and Erin Helmuth.

For a full list of winners, their schools and their heroes, check out the 2009 Winners page; to check out photos of the event, head over to the Hoosier Heroes photo page on Flickr.

Your 2009 Chapter Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's Indiana Dollars for Scholars Chapter Award Winners! These chapters and volunteers will be honored along with our Hoosier Heroes winners at the Hoosier Heroes Celebration on May 7:

Best Dollars for Scholars Chapter (Tie)
Buffton/Southern Wells Dollars for Scholars
South Gibson Dollars for Scholars

Best New Dollars for Scholars Chapter
African Americans of Hamilton County Dollars for Scholars

Outstanding Dollars for Scholars Volunteer
Debbie Busching, South Dearborn Dollars for Scholars

Most Innovative Programming
Oasis of Hope Dollars for Scholars

Outstanding Fundraising
Lake Central Dollars for Scholars

Most Improved Chapter
Norwell Dollars for Scholars

Because College Doesn't Happen By Chance®.