2025 Academic Year Student Scholarship - Application Form - Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, NH

2025 Academic Year Student Scholarship - Application 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. By awarding this scholarship each year, the Chamber seeks to provide financial support for local, qualified students to help them meet their educational goals.

The Scholarship program is coordinated by the Chamber’s Business & Education Partnership Committee, which works to provide a bridge between the greater Dover business community and local schools/learning centers to promote an educated, skilled workforce.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will award a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a student accepted to a postsecondary education institution. This includes individuals who are returning to school for a degree as well as those just entering. A student is eligible to apply if he/she/they meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Graduating from a Dover public/charter/private school, a Chamber member school, or is homeschooled
• Works for a Chamber member organization
• Has a family member who works for a Chamber member organization.

This one-time scholarship will be awarded based upon a student’s service to community (school, local, regional, or global). Candidates must demonstrate, in this application, a strong commitment of service to their community. The applicant must be planning/continuing to attend a college, university or technical school in the 2025/2026 school year. The scholarship will be made payable to and sent directly to the student, upon proof of enrollment.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
January 27, 2025 at 3 p.m.

For more information email jed@dovernh.org or call (603) 742-2218.
Student's First Name *

Student's Last Name *

Student's Address *

Student's Email Address *

Student's Phone Number *

Student's Current School *

Postsecondary School Accepted to *

Parent or Guardian's First Name
Required if student is under 18 years old.

Parent or Guardian's Last Name
Required if student is under 18 years old.

Parent or Guardian's Email Address
Required if student is under 18 years old.

Parent or Guardian's Phone Number
Required if student is under 18 years old.

Please confirm your eligibility for this award by answering ‘Yes’ to at least one of the following: *

I am graduating from a Dover public/charter/private school, a Chamber member school, or am home schooled. I work for a Dover Chamber member organization. A member of my family works for a Chamber member organization.

A list of Dover Chamber Members can be found at dovernh.org/members.

List your community service experience, including the dates of service. *

Essay *
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce's mission is, in part, "to promote a healthy, thriving community" and its vision is, in part, "to advance the well-being of community." Connect these values in relation to your educational journey/pathway. Please submit an essay in which you: 1) describe what your service to your community (school, local, regional, or global) has been, 2) what has motivated you to serve your community in this way, and 3) how your service has positively impacted your community.

Proof of Acceptance *
Attach a letter of acceptance from a college, university or technical school or proof of attendance at such an institution.

Letter of Recommendation #1 *
Provide at least one letter of recommendation that documents the applicant’s community service. Second letter is optional.

Letter of Recommendation #2
Provide at least one letter of recommendation that documents the applicant’s community service. Second letter is optional.
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