Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program...

The Chamber Scholarship Program is sponsored by:
	The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
On Line Nomination Form \| Printer Friendly Form Through the volunteer efforts of local businesses and professionals, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce strives to advance the economic well being of our members and the community. Through awarding this scholarship, the Chamber is giving back to the community by supporting post-secondary education. The Scholarship program is coordinated by the Chamber’s Education Committee, which has a mission to provide a bridge between the greater Dover business community and local schools and build relationships with the schools to ensure an educated, skilled workforce. Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Applicant Eligibility Requirements: The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will award two $500.00 scholarships to two high schools or equivalent graduates. The program includes individuals who are returning to school for a degree as well as those just entering or currently enrolled in a higher education degree program. Student must be employed by or have a parent/guardian employed by a Chamber member in good standing to be eligible to apply. The applicant must be planning to attend a college, university or technical school with the scholarship being made payable in the second semester of enrollment upon receipt of grades for the first semester and/or registration for the second semester. The scholarship must be payable to the educational institution or a college or university book supplier for books and supplies. The scholarships will be awarded based upon a student’s involvement in school activities, community activities and/or work experience. Application must be completed in full and postmarked no later than May 2, 2008 in order to be considered.

Part A.

1. Student applicant name (First, MI, Last):

Address:

City:
State: Zip:
Student home phone number:

Currently enrolled in what school:

College, university or other school accepted to:

2. Parent or guardian name (First, MI, Last):

Address:

City:
State: Zip:
Parent or Guardian phone:

Employed by Chamber Member:

Part B: Respond with brief answers to the following two questions:

1. How have you been involved in the Community (activities outside of school)?

2. In what extracurricular activities have you participated and what leadership roles have you
demonstrated within these activities?

Part C: Write an essay of up to 500 words on one or a combination of the following topics:

What does community service mean to me?
An important community event, item, person, or activity that had a meaningful impact on my life and why.
What does my job experience mean to me? (Can include internship, coop, part-time or full-time jobs).
What is important to me about my city or town and why?

Part D:

The applicant must include a letter of acceptance from a college, university or technical school.
All applications must be postmarked or received by the Chamber no later than May 2, 2008 in order to be considered.

Any additional material should be sent to:

Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Award
299 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820

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