Congratulations to Jefferson Dollars for Scholars Executive Director Lisa Conescu and Jefferson Dollars for Scholars board member Ricky Burke, who are being honored as Jefferson Heroes by Jefferson Life Magazine for their tireless efforts to improve the areas of education, beautification, safety or healthcare in Jefferson Parish. Help them celebrate their “reign” as Jefferson Heroes during the Centurions parade on Friday, Feb. 12.

Congratulations are also in order to Golden Tassel Gala supporters Chef Andrea Appuzzo of Andrea's Restaurant, Pastry Chef Jean-Luc Albin of Maurice French Pastries and Five Happiness for being honored as a 2010 Culinary Connoisseur by New Orleans CityBusiness.

Scholarship News

Class of 2010: Scholarship applications were due Dec. 15. For questions about an application that you submitted, please call 504.831.1565 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Giving Opportunities

Golden Tassel Gala

Jefferson Dollars for Scholars' signature fundraising event, the Golden Tassel Gala, was named Best of Jeff Charity Event by Jefferson Life Magazine in 2009.  Save the Date! The 2010 Golden Tassel Gala will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Pontchartrain Center.

General Donations

To make a general donation to Jefferson Dollars for Scholars, please use the PayPal link to the left or download and submit this pledge form.

Current Scholarship Recipients News

Class of 2009

Congratulations to the Jefferson Dollars for Scholars Class of 2009!!!   Photos from the College Awards Program and Summer Enrichment Program can be seen by clicking on 'Photos' at the top of the page. More air dates for the college/summer camp awards programs will be posted as soon as they are made available to us.

2009 Enrichment Program award recipients: Please let us know about you fantastic summer camp experience.  Download a copy of the feedback form and share your fond memories by mailing or e-mailing the form back to us.

Classes of 2006-2008

Renew your scholarships here.

Jefferson Dollars for Scholars mourns the loss of Bill Hemmerling, a very influential artist and proud supporter of our cause. He generously donated an original work of art tothe 2009 Golden Tassel Gala and will be sorely missed by all those who knew him personally or appreciated his art.

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