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This scholarship has been
established by the Harwood Heights Chamber of Commerce. The Harwood
Heights Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable
$1,500 award that is open to any Ridgewood High School student who
meets specific eligibility criteria. The scholarship is payable to
the community college, university/college, or post-secondary
(technical or trade) degreed program of the student’s choice.
The goal of this scholarship is to support the postsecondary
educational/career plans of a graduating senior who has demonstrated
a commitment to personal integrity, ethics, and community service.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must currently be students in good standing at
Ridgewood High School.
2. Applicants must be seniors, graduating the current school year.
3. Applicants must be enrolling in a community college,
university/college, or post-secondary (technical or trade) degreed
program for the first term following graduation.
4. Applications must be received by 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2008. Only
applications completed in entirety will be considered.
Awards
1. A total of one $1,500 scholarship will be awarded.
2. Scholarships will be payable any time after June 30, 2008, and
upon receipt of definite proof of enrollment in a community college,
university/college, or post-secondary school (technical or trade)
degreed program. Proof of enrollment may include a statement from
the office of the registrar with the seal of the school or a
statement on school letterhead signed by a school official.
1. Complete the Harwood Heights Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Application in its entirety.
2. Attach a single page containing “additional information” as
indicated below.
3. Attach the completed and signed School Enrollment Verification
Form.
4. Attach an official high school transcript.
5. Attach letter(s) of recommendation as identified below.
6. Type and attach a double-spaced, 200-500 word essay on the
following topic:
How access to higher education will prepare me for the
future.
7. Return completed applications to: The Ridgewood High School
Guidance Office or mail to: The Harwood Heights Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Selection Committee at PO Box 56627 Harwood Heights, IL
60706.
Please provide the following
information on a separate sheet of paper (typed or
computer-generated):
1. Your future professional/career goals.
2. School activities: all co-curricular activities in which you have
participated. Include the number of years you have participated in
each activity and any offices or positions of responsibility you may
have held.
3. Volunteer/community service: all community service projects in
which you have participated; any volunteer positions you have held
or services you have performed. Include the number of years you have
participated in each activity and any offices or positions of
responsibility you may have held.
4. Recognitions and awards: all national, state, local and school
awards you have received.
5. At least one (but no more than two) letter(s) of recommendation
from an adult who is not related to you who can acknowledge your
commitment to community service (e.g. teachers, advisors, clergy,
coaches, representatives of community service organizations).
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