Any college student who is a current resident of the Town of Arlington can apply for a scholarship grant that is funded by the taxpayers of the Town, through Arlington's Dollars For Scholars Program, with contributions made by means of a tax checkoff box on Arlington's municipal tax and utility bills.
How To Apply
You can obtain a scholarship application packet by downloading the full set of application forms as an Adobe pdf file here (500KB). Or Ask in person at the Town Treasurer's Department, first floor of Town Hall.
You can also inquire at the guidance departmetns of the Arlington High School, Arlington Catholic High School or
You may also call 781-316-3031 during business hours.
If you don't have a copy of Acrobat Reader, you can download a copy by clicking here.
Filing Deadline
Completed applications are due at the Town Treasurer's Office on March 1, or the first school day thereafter if March 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or non-school day.
Eligibility Requirements
The student must be a legal resident of the Town of Arlington. They must be presently attending, or have received acceptance to attend, an accredited educational institution beyond high school level prior to the time for payment of scholarship award.
A personal interview is required before financial aid is awarded.
Supporting documents must be submitted if requested by the Scholarship Committee.
Tax Exemption
As a result of Arlington's affiliation with Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. (CSFA) and New England Dollars For Scholars, the town's tax checkoff program qualifies as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Therefore, the full amount of all contributions made to the tax checkoff program are deductible as a charitable contribution.
Additional Information
For further information about Arlington's Dollars For Scholars program, call the Town Treasurer's Office 781-316-3031 during business hours.
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