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Scholarship America company history timeline

1959

In 1959, the late Catherine E. Simpson called to the attention of the late attorney William J. Lee a newspaper article describing “The Fall River Plan,” a scholarship program originated by Doctor Irving A. Fradkin, a Fall River optometrist.

1960

Initial funding came from the presentation of an original musical comedy presented by the Chamber of Commerce in January, 1960.

Formal announcement of the establishment of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. was made in August, 1960 with four officers and fourteen members of the board of directors.

1983

The Boston College Academic Achievement Award established in 1983 by an anonymous donor for Wakefield High School students attending Boston College.

1987

The Bill Spaulding Merit Award Fund for graduating high school seniors established in 1987 from capital gains earned on investments.

1998

The Lancaster County (PA) Community Foundation started working with Scholarship America in 1998 as well, after increasing demand from donors to start dedicated scholarship funds.

2009

The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity founded in 2009 whose mission is to address the under-representation of American Muslims in the fields and occupations that influence public opinion and make public policy.

2013

In 2013, CSF made the decision to un-affiliate from Scholarship America’s Dollars for Scholars Program.

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