Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce

2021 Scholarship Application

The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of continuing education and life-long learning; therefore, offers a $1000 scholarship annually to a graduating senior that:

• Resides in the chamber's service area: Atglen, Caln, Christiana, Coatesville, East Brandywine, East Fallowfield, East Nantmeal, Elverson, Highland, Honey Brook, Modena, Parkesburg, Sadsbury, South Coatesville, Valley, Wallace, West Bradford, West Brandywine, West Caln, West Fallowfield, West Nantmeal,  and West Sadsbury
• Meets all of the scholarship criteria defined by the chamber, which includes outstanding academic performance and pursuit of a certificate, license, two year degree or four year degree

Criteria

Recipient(s) of the WCCCC scholarship must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a senior student in good standing in his/her high school
2. Demonstrate proficient academic achievement (3.0 or higher cumulative GPA)
3. Demonstrate involvement in school activities and/or community service
4. Be accepted at a university, college, community college, or accredited vocational, trade, or business school
5. Provide a recommendation by an administrator, teacher, or coach or other personal reference

Application Process

1. Applications may be obtained online at the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce website, www.westernchestercounty.com, or in the guidance offices of the following high schools:

• Coatesville Area Senior High
• Octorara Area Senior High
• Twin Valley Senior High
• Collegium Charter School
• Bishop Shanahan High School

1. Applications must be submitted to the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce by April 15^th of the student’s senior year.  Applications may be submitted in person, by email at Rachel@westernchestercounty.com, or by mail at 50 S First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320

1. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee, which is comprised of members of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the Board of Directors.  Recipient(s) will be notified upon verification of the application criteria.
2. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce Event.

Distribution of Scholarships

A check for the full amount of the scholarship will be issued to the school or  in the name of the recipient upon receipt of a copy of the paid tuition statement from the university, college, or school the recipient will be attending. Funds may be utilized for reimbursement of tuition payments.

2021 Trades Scholarship Application

The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of continuing education and life-long learning; therefore, offers a $1000 scholarship annually to a graduating senior that:

• Resides in the chamber's service area: Atglen, Caln, Christiana, Coatesville, East Brandywine, East Fallowfield, East Nantmeal, Elverson, Highland, Honey Brook, Modena, Parkesburg, Sadsbury, South Coatesville, Valley, Wallace, West Bradford, West Brandywine, West Caln, West Fallowfield,  West Nantmeal, and West Sadsbury
• Attends a technical education program at Octorara Area Senior High, TCHS Brandywine or TCHS Pennocks Bridge
• Meets all of the scholarship criteria defined by the chamber

Criteria

Recipient(s) of the WCCCC scholarship must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a senior student in good standing in his/her high school
2. Demonstrate proficient academic achievement, specifically a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA AND a 2.5 or greater GPA in technical courses
3. Achieve an advanced score on the NOCTI
4. Demonstrate involvement in school activities and/or community service OR demonstrate active membership in a Career and Technical Service Organization (CTSO, see examples below) OR participate in COOP

Examples of CTSOs, but not limited to

* DECA

* FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

* FFA

* TSA (Technology Student Association)

* SkillsUSA

5. Be accepted at a university, college, community college, or accredited vocational, trade, or business school OR require purchase of tools for the applicant’s chosen trade
6. Provide a recommendation by an administrator, teacher, coach or other professional reference

Application Process

1. Applications may be obtained online at the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce website, www.westernchestercounty.com, or in the guidance offices of the following high schools:

• Octorara Area Senior High
• TCHS Brandywine

1. Applications must be submitted to the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce by May 15^th of the student’s senior year.  Applications may be submitted in person, by email at Chamber@westernchestercounty.com, or by mail at 50 S First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320
2. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee, which is comprised of members of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the Board of Directors.  Recipient(s) will be notified upon verification of the application criteria.
3. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce Event.

Distribution of Scholarships

A check for the full amount of the scholarship will be issued to the school or vendor OR in the name of the recipient upon receipt of a copy of the paid tuition statement from the school or paid purchase receipt from the vendor. Funds may be utilized for reimbursement of tuition payments or purchase of tools for the trade.