P.O. Box 132

Grafton, WI 53024

The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce is offering up to $5,000 in Scholarship Funds to graduating seniors of Grafton High School enrolling in a College or University degree program or Two-year Vocational/Technical program.

TO APPLY

Applicants must complete an application, including transcripts and a GHS General Information Form, a letter of recommendation from a Chamber Member businesspersonand a resume.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE March 15, 2017

SELECTION

The decision of the Committee will be based on the following criteria:

1. Scholastic Record

  1. Qualities of Leadership and Character within the School and Community as well as Extracurricular Activities including Sports and Work
  2. Review of Completed Application and General Scholarship Application Form
  3. Letter of Reference from a Chamber Member businessperson

(visit our website for a directory of members)

  1. Evaluation of Financial Need

FINAL SELECTION PROCESS

After a review of all candidates has been completed, final candidates may be asked to meet with a committee member for a brief interview.

PAYMENT

Scholarships will be disbursed in the following manner: The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal installments. The first half will be disbursed when the student provides proof to the Chamber that, during the first semester of classes, he/she was a full time student carrying a minimum of 12 credits and maintained a 2.5 GPA (Tech) or 3.0 GPA (College) on a 4.0 scale. Proof of registration for the second semester must also be provided. The second half will be disbursed after the student meets the same credit and grade point criteria and furnishes proof of such.

FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

TWO-YEAR VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL PROGRAM

The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce is offering Scholarships up to $5,000 to graduating seniors of Grafton High School. Applicants must enroll in a four-year College/University program or two-year Vocational/Technical program and provide a letter of recommendation from a Chamber Member businessperson. Please complete the questions below and the attached activity sheet.

Name

Address City

Email Address Phone #

School you plan to attend

Major area of study

Please submit a transcript with this application. SAT or ACT (please circle one) Score

Describe how you plan to pay for your education:

Please indicate any special situations thatmay have impacted your ability to participate in school or community activities along with any special financial considerations:

Currently employed by:Since

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Resume
  • School Transcripts
  • GHS General Scholarship Application
  • Letter of recommendation from a Grafton Area Chamber Member

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED INTO THE GHS COUNSELING OFFICE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 17th, 2017