MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scholarship America®, the nation’s leading nonprofit scholarship and educational support organization, has earned Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for the eighth consecutive year for sound fiscal management.
“indicating that Scholarship America executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most charities in America”
Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator, rates charities on their ability to efficiently manage and grow their finances.
Only one percent of charities rated by Charity Navigator have received 4-star evaluations eight years in a row, “indicating that Scholarship America executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most charities in America,” said Ken Berger, President/Chief Executive Officer of Charity Navigator, in a letter to Scholarship America. “This ‘exceptional’ designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Scholarship America from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
“We take great pride in Scholarship America’s ability to serve its donors efficiently and effectively and are pleased to be ranked among the nations top charities,” said Mim Schreck, Interim President, Scholarship America.
Through its inspiring group of programs, Scholarship America provides resources and structure for communities, schools, companies, foundations and individuals who would like to transform the lives of students' in order to create a better nation through education.
About Scholarship America®
Scholarship America® is a national education service organization that mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college. Since 1958, Scholarship America has awarded more than $2 billion in scholarship assistance to more than 1.7 million students. We have three core programs that help us achieve our mission: Dollars for Scholars®, which helps more than 1,100 communities raise local dollars to provide scholarships to local students; Scholarship Management Services®, which helps 1,200 corporations, foundations and individuals give out scholarships around the world; and Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance program, which helps community colleges keep low-income students from dropping out of school by providing emergency financial assistance. More information is available at www.scholarshipamerica.org.