Now in it's 15th year, the Gala is Jefferson Dollars for Scholars' signature fundraising event. Held each spring, the Gala attracts the area's top business, culinary, and community leaders to an evening of dining and dancing. The 2008 Golden Tassel Gala was held on April 18th at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. 

Annual Fund Drive

The primary revenue source for funding all scholarships, the Fund Drive is held each January. Area businesses contribute more than $70,000 annually.

Jefferson Parish Public School students and employees are asked to contribute one dollar to Jefferson Dollars for Scholars through in-school fundraising activities. This campaign raises over $50,000 each year.

To assure the future of scholarships for generations to come, Jefferson Dollars for Scholars maintains a Scholarship Endowment Fund. This fund is steadily growing toward its $1 million goal.