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Plainfield Chamber College Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE FOR 2023 IS APRIL 28TH.  Please read the details below for important instructions on eligibility and where to deliver your completed application.

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce awards college scholarships to selected students and adults each year!

Scholarships awarded are as follows:

  • Three $1,000 general scholarships for 4 years per student (for overall academic/community excellence) *
  • One $2,500 memorial trade/vocational/industrial scholarship in honor of Chamber members who have passed and left a legacy in our community (for leadership in business or community involvement).
  • One $2,500 adult scholarship to an adult in our community returning to school for a higher education.

ELIGIBILITY

 General Scholarship 

  • Must reside or be a student in the Town of Plainfield, Guilford Township or Liberty Township
  • Must be a graduating high school senior with all basic credits for college entrance (N/A for adult scholarship)
  • Must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better (N/A for adult scholarship)
  • Must maintain a 2.5 gpa or above each year.
  • Must volunteer at for one event for the chamber each year. Examples: Parade, Farmers Market, Golf Outing.
  • If you apart of the 4-year program, you will need to attend the May meeting to receive your scholarship.

Trade/Industrial/Vocational memorial Scholarship 

  • Must reside or be a student in the Town of Plainfield, Guilford Township or Liberty Township
  • Must be a graduating high school senior with all basic credits for college entrance (N/A for adult scholarship)
  • Must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better (N/A for adult scholarship)

     Adult Scholarship 

  • Must reside or work in the Town of Plainfield, Guilford Township or Liberty Township

 HOW TO APPLY 

Materials must be submitted to the guidance office of your school by Friday, April 28, 2023, Adult applicants submit directly to the Chamber of Commerce office by the deadline.

  • Application typed and completed in its entirety (no binders)
  • Personal letter of recommendation from a school professional or other non-family member.
  • Adult applicants please provide 1 letter of professional reference.
  • On a separate sheet of paper, please type a “Why Me” statement (one page or less) explaining why you are the best candidate for this award.

JUDGING 

For the 4 high school awards, the judging will be based on: activities listed; academic performance; community and extracurricular activities; plans for attendance at an accredited 2–4-year institution. The adult scholarship will be judged on involvement in your career, plans for professional growth and involvement in our community.

RECIPIENTS 

Scholarship recipients are requested to attend the MAY 16, 2023, Chamber Membership Meeting to accept the scholarship. The meeting is held from 11:30am – 1:00pm at the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center. Parents/guests are welcome. The actual scholarship is sent directly to the specified accredited institution.

All scholarships must be accepted initially in the next autumn semester or quarter after proof of enrollment is received by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce unless an extension of time is granted for just cause in the judgment of the Scholarship Review Board.

In the event a selected recipient is unable to fulfill his/her enrollment obligations under this program, the award is forfeited and the judges from the Scholarship Review Board may reassign the award.

CONTACT

Please direct questions to the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce at (317) 839-3800 or chamber@plainfield-in.com

DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HERE