In 2011, for the first time ever in the U.S., college debt exceeded credit card debt. Scholarships are more important than ever. Each of the surrounding Connecticut towns to Stamford has a community-wide scholarship foundation - and now Stamford does too. Stamford Dollars for Scholars is the only organization in Stamford that is devoted solely to scholarships. With scholarships as our singular focus, we continue to become a magnet for not only students interested in acquiring information on scholarships and how to afford post-secondary education, but also for donors, sponsors and others interested in supporting scholarships within the local community.