AUBURN — Donald Dion Jr., a 1972 graduate of Saint Dominic Academy (formerly Saint Dominic Regional High School), is challenging the community to help raise $150,000 in scholarships to local families.

Dion has agreed to match every dollar donated before Aug. 4 to the Dion Student Scholarship Fund up to $75,000.

Dion attributes much of his success in his career in finance to the education he received at St. Dom’s.

“I was fortunate enough to attend St. Dom’s,” Dion said. “Along with the rigorous academics at St. Dom’s, I also learned to work hard, reach for my goals, and the value of service to others. I would like to ensure more students are afforded the opportunity to attend a faith-based college preparatory school.”

After graduating from St. Dom’s, Dion earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He went on to receive a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law and a Master of Law degree from Boston University School of Law. He founded Dion Money Management, an investment advisory firm in 1996, served as the publisher of the Fidelity Independent Advisor, and is the trustee of the Dion Family Foundation, which focuses on helping individuals by offering tuition assistance at Catholic institutions, among several other initiatives.

Donations may be made by visiting the school’s website and clicking “Donate to the Dion Challenge.” Donors may also send a check to Saint Dominic Academy, 121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn, ME 04210, noting “Dion Challenge” in the memo line.

FMI, donate: 207-782-6911, [email protected], www.stdomsmaine.org.