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Plainfield Chamber Scholarships

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships in support of its mission: Belong. Engage. Succeed. Through this program, the Chamber invests in individuals whose education and career pathways strengthen our local workforce, support business growth, and contribute to the long-term economic vitality of the greater Plainfield area.

Scholarships are for tuition purposes and are intended to help recipients belong to a strong regional economy, engage through education and skill development, and succeed as future employees, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in our community.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive, merit-based basis using objective criteria aligned with workforce and economic development priorities and are not based on financial need.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS BEING OFFERED

  • The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce may award up to five (5) scholarships in amounts of up to $3,000 each.
  • Scholarship types are:
    • Workforce Development & Skilled Trades Scholarship;
    • Business, Entrepreneurship & Management Scholarship;
    • Career Pathway & Economic Priority Scholarship;
    • Postsecondary Education (Business-Related Fields) Scholarship; or
    • Continuing Education & Professional Development Scholarship
  • Scholarship awards are permissible but not obligatory; the Chamber is not required to award all scholarships in any given year. Scholarship categories are used for evaluation alignment and do not guarantee that a specific category will be awarded in any given year.
  • Scholarship funds will be paid in full for the fall semester upon verification that all eligibility requirements have been met.
  • At the discretion of the Chamber Board of Directors, and with prior approval, payment timing may be adjusted.
  • Scholarship funds are intended for tuition expenses at an accredited or state-recognized institution or training provider.
  • Any unused or unclaimed funds are forfeited and may be reallocated to future scholarship recipients at the Chamber’s discretion.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Residency or Employment

Applicants must currently reside in, attend or work in Plainfield Community school district or Mill Creek Community school district.

Eligible Applicants

Scholarships are open to high school seniors and adults pursuing post-secondary education, workforce training, credentialing, or professional development at an accredited or state-recognized institution.

High School Seniors

  • Must meet credit requirements for college entry.
  • Must have a cumulative, weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) as of December 31 of the current school year, as reported on the applicant’s official high school transcript.

Adult Applicants

  • GPA submission is not required.

All applicants must demonstrate how their education or training supports the Chamber’s mission of workforce development, business engagement, and economic success in the greater Plainfield area.