Utica Dollars for Scholars® a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and affiliated with Scholarship America®. The mission of Utica Dollars for Scholars® is to establish and maintain a growing source of financial and academic support for local students. Awards come from donations by individuals, family members, businesses, and organizations; also from bequests, memorial gifts, grants, and fund-raising events. Our vision is to fuel the future through opportunity.