About the DS METCO Scholarship Fund
Our Story
The Dover Sherborn METCO Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 2017. We aim to elevate our METCO program by offering a DS METCO alumni-run mentoring program for high school students, and by committing funds to our graduates as a vote of confidence and a way to say “we believe in you.” DS METCO students are eligible to apply in the spring of their graduating year and the following four years post-graduation. We are entirely run and organized by volunteers, and we are entirely funded by private donations.
We are not affiliated directly with the DS METCO Program, though we work together on events and outreach.
(Pictured left: Jazmyn Francis, award recipient)
Graduate Spotlight
Tylan Mendes
Since graduating from Dover-Sherborn I’ve been able to enjoy three successful years at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. During my time there I have had the ability to extend my passion for football all the way up to my junior year of college. I started school as a Crime and Justice major and along the way my curiosity led me to pick up a second major in Health and Society. I worked hard enough to achieve Dean’s list honors in my freshman and sophomore years at Umass Dartmouth. In my junior year, I was able to achieve Chancellor’s list honors. Now going into my senior year of college my focus has been on what my next step is. In pursuit of that answer, I found myself attending a pre-law program in June 2022 at Suffolk University. This program helped me learn that a career in law is what I want for myself in the future. With the help of the DS METCO scholarship, I’ve been able to take the first step in creating that reality for myself. The money awarded to me was put toward a prep class for the LSAT because the score you earn greatly affects your potential for getting merit scholarships and the kind of law schools that you can realistically apply to. The foundational skills and lessons I learned while at Dover Sherborn prepared me for life after high school and with the continued support of Dover–Sherborn as well as my soon-to-be alma mater UMass Dartmouth, I will be prepared for life after college.
Graduate Spotlight
Lamar Cardinez
Lamar Cardinez was born and raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Lamar’s mother, Mariam, signed him up for the METCO program before he was born after hearing about the program from a family friend. When Lamar was eight years old he began attending Pine Hill Elementary School and would remain in the Dover Sherborn Regional School system until he graduated high school in 2009. Lamar went on to attend Northeastern University on a full-tuition scholarship and would ultimately earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. Upon graduation in 2014, Lamar went on to work for the National Football League (NFL) as a member of their two-year leadership rotational program. Lamar then received his MBA from Cornell in May 2018. Lamar is currently an investment banking associate at Guggenheim Partners in New York City. Lamar and his wife Italia founded a scholarship fund at Northeastern University to assist incoming Torch Scholars with the costs associated with purchasing technological necessities.
Alumni Connections
Ongoing Fundraising
Ongoing Fundraising
Dover Sherborn METCO alumni have gone on to colleges and graduate schools, like Boston University, Purdue, the University of Massachusetts (Boston, Dartmouth), and Providence College.
Are you an alum?. Please contact us and we'll connect you with our alumni board members: DSMETCOScholarshipFund@gmail.com
(Pictured above: Imahni Bruno-Reeves, award recipient)
Ongoing Fundraising
Ongoing Fundraising
Ongoing Fundraising
Donating through the website is just one way to give! We are always working on strengthening relationships, making connections and contributing to our community events. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss giving options or volunteer opportunities.
Pictured above: DS METCO Scholarship Fund Presidents Kate Potter and Mila Clark with DS METCO Director Monique Marshall-Veale, METCO Inc CEO Milly Arbaje-Thomas, Wilmary Tejada and Lerato Vilakazi-Jackson at the celebration of 50 years of DS METCO.
METCO Family Friends
For METCO, Inc, the mission is to provide students with educational opportunities designed to enrich their academic, personal and interpersonal experiences.
In Dover and Sherborn, one of the highlights is the METCO Family Friend program that creates opportunities for students and families from Boston and students and families from Dover and Sherborn to spend time together outside of school hours.
Throughout the year there are several half days for elementary students when they have a few hours before the bus takes them home to Boston. The PTO at Chickering and the CSA at Chickering bring in programming on those days that is open to Boston students, their friends, siblings and families.
Board of Directors
Our board includes DS METCO alumni, parents of current and former DS METCO students, parents of current and former Family Friends, and interested community members.
Kate Potter, President
Mila Clark, President
Sarah Cole, Treasurer
Regina D. Cooper Benjamin
Akilah Coward
Tenzin Dengkhim
Shemica Debnam
Tylan Mendes
Imahni Bruno Reeves
Advisory members:
Lamar Cardinez
Lynn Jameson
Jennifer Grinell
Giving is a way to say: "I believe in you".
Your donation is more than a gift;
it's a vote of confidence in a young person and a boost that directly helps a a graduating senior or a student 1-4 years after graduating as they strive to further their education.
It's a way of saying that you value diversity and equity in education in our community.
It's a way of saying the precious words: "I believe in you."
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$1-$249 Scholarship Fund Advocate: contributes directly to the annual awards
$250-$500 Silver Scholar: funds a new laptop, suggested for most college students
$501-$999 Giving Elite: funds books for one year of college
$1,000-$1,999 Platinum Benefactor: supports transportation to and from college, as well as music and sports fees
$2,000+ Founding Family: helps us grow and award more and more
We are happy to honor loved ones with memorial or honorary gifts, or with named scholarships.
You may also email us to discuss donations, recurring commitments, or other special requests. Any amount is significant!
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Because of YOU, we are able to award valuable scholarships to each qualifying
DS METCO graduating senior and for qualified applicants 1-4 years beyond graduation. That's a true vote of confidence from Dover-Sherborn.
THANK YOU.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
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