Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

Be a 50th Celebration Sponsor!

There are a variety of levels of sponsorship to fit every budget. Click here for information explaining the levels and benefits of sponsorship. We hope you will join with us in this momentous occasion and we thank you in advance for your support. For further information please email us.

Since 1960, CSF of Wakefield has helped over 7,300 Wakefield students obtain a higher education.  CSF finances its grants in part from its growing endowment fund and in part from the proceeds of fundraising events.  In 2009, CSF distributed $435,000 to over 300 Wakefield residents.  This disbursement raises the total scholarships paid out by CSF since its founding to over $7.9 million. We anticipate distributing an additional $435,000 this June.

From its humble grass-roots start, CSF has grown to be the largest and most successful chapter of our parent organization, Scholarship America.  Our wonderful community embraced the idea that if every resident donated one dollar it would be enough to make a difference in the life of a student.  We are proud to be the preeminent Scholarship America Chapter and a role model for the rest of the country. We are also proud of the fact that Scholarship America has been listed as a “Slam Dunk Charity” meaning it has earned a 4-star rating for organizational efficiency and it was selected by Charity Navigator as one of its 10 Best Charities.

College debt has become a staggering burden to families and students.  Our goal for the next 50 years is to do even more to help Wakefield families manage the cost of post-secondary education.  As we celebrate our 50th year of commitment to the people of Wakefield, we invite you to participate in our celebration by sponsoring our anniversary event.

CSF Accepts Online Donations!

CSF of Wakefield is happy to introduce PayPal as our processor of online donations. Please visit our PayPal Donations Page and click the appropriate donate button. You will be linked directly to CSF’s PayPal site for secure credit card processing.

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~ Dollars for Scholars Phonathon ~

Thank you Wakefield!

On Saturday, March 13th student volunteers from local high schools manned the telephones during the 30th annual Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Dollars for Scholars Phonathon.  Wakefield residents replied in their usual generous way!  Thank you to the kind people of Wakefield who pledged close to $20,000 to our Phonathon.

The annual Phonathon helps raise funds for scholarships awarded to Wakefield college students. Each donation, regardless of the dollar amount, goes a long way in making a difference in the life of at least one local student in need of scholarship assistance.

If you received a call and made a pledge, you will receive a confirmation by mail.  Residents who were not at home when the calls were made can still donate.  Mail your donation check made payable to CSF of Wakefield, PO Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880 or see our website to pay by credit card using PayPal.  Donations can be applied to an existing permanent or accumulating scholarship fund, the CSF General Fund (money used for scholarships awarded in June) or the Greatest Needs Fund (CSF will use these funds to pay for either scholarships or administrative expenses).  Ask your employer about matching gifts!  All donations are tax deductible.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

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