Summerville Chamber Now Accepting Applications for 2020 Student Scholarships
Jena Ferguson • March 10, 2020
Program now open to Chamber members that live outside of Dorchester County
UPDATE:
Application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 17, 2020 due to the current public health crisis.
Education and Workforce Development Division is now accepting applications for their 2020 Student Scholarship
Program in partnership with Robert Bosch, LLC.
The Chamber will award two $1,000 renewable scholarships to two 2020 graduating seniors who will attend a four-year college or university in South Carolina with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) related major. In addition, two $500 scholarships will be awarded to two 2020 graduating seniors who will attend an accredited two-year technical college in South Carolina. To qualify, the graduating seniors must be from Dorchester County or graduating seniors of member business owners or employees that are in good standing with the Chamber.
“These scholarships are proof that our member businesses, through the Chamber of Commerce, have an eye on the future of our community,” said Marshall Connor, Assistant Vice President of Education and Economic Development at Trident Technical College. “So many qualified students apply each year and those who are selected are always extremely grateful for the opportunity. We are thrilled to continue offering this to our graduating seniors!” Connor also serves as the vice chair of the Chamber’s Education and Workforce Development Division, which focuses on several areas when deciding on recipients of the scholarships, including academics, expression of need, community and civic involvement, work experience, and college ability.
Applications can be found at www.greatersummerville.org/student-scholarship
or at the Chamber office, located at 402 North Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 17, 2020. For more information, contact Joann Brooks at [email protected]
or (843) 873-2931.
About the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
Since its establishment in 1911, the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce has been an integral part of the growth of Summerville and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to protect and promote the quality of life in the community, with specific emphasis on improving economic vitality and providing a favorable business climate. For more information, please visit www.greatersummerville.org
or call (843) 873-2931.
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