Chamber Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Scholarships

Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced that scholarship applications are open to local senior-year high school students interested in pursuing higher education or vocational opportunities. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019. Applications are available from ChamberECT.com/foundation.

This spring, the Foundation’s Board of Directors will select four scholarship recipients based on a variety of criteria including academic persistence, community involvement, career interest, and financial need. Each recipient will receive a check of $1,250 to be applied toward their chosen college or vocational program to help fund their educational and career goals.

“Education is one of the key components of ultimate life success,” said Louis Ziegler, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation’s Board of Directors. “The Chamber Foundation is proud to support eastern CT’s rising workforce by providing financial assistance to promising high school seniors pursuing higher education or exploring vocational training. It is one way we can enhance these students’ lives and help them achieve success in their chosen careers.”

Scholarship funding comes from Foundation initiatives throughout the year, including its annual Bowl-a-Thon, held at Foxwoods Resort Casino, and annual Holiday Gala, hosted at Mohegan Sun.

For detailed scholarship information, and to start an application, visit ChamberECT.com/foundation or call (860) 701-9113.

About the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation:
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation, a business community-based 501(c)(3) foundation affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, is dedicated to promoting initiatives that enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families in the Chamber service area. ChamberECT.com/foundation
 
About the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is a collaborative of business and community leaders dedicated to securing and enhancing the economic vitality of eastern Connecticut. The Chamber works to create value for its members and the region by providing forums for business networking, leadership and discussions of issues that affect the region; providing opportunities for members to showcase their products, services and accomplishments; helping small businesses succeed through educational programs; and working to reduce the costs of doing business in Connecticut.  For more information, visit ChamberECT.com.