2017Business Student of the Year Scholarship & Expenses Application Form

2017Business Student of the Year
Scholarship & Expenses Application Form

Three $500 scholarships will be awarded by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce to graduating seniors; one each to students from Harrison Prep, Clover Park and Lakes High Schools on Thursday, June 1, 2017. These scholarships are specifically for students who wish to work in the for-profit business world.

Scholarship monies may be used toward tuition, books and laptop (tools for education.) For tuition, college/university/trade school must provide proof of enrollment. For books and laptop, student must provide receipts for reimbursement unless otherwise predetermined.

Applications must be typed or printed legibly in black ink.Submit this application with a sealed school transcript of grades no later than by 5:00pm, May 19, 2017 via email to: or mail to: Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, 6310 Mt. Tacoma Drive SW, Suite B, Lakewood, WA 98499.

Scholarship recipients will be expected to attend a luncheon held in their honor on Thursday, June 1, 2017, beginning at 11:30 a.m.at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club.The Chamber of Commerce will pay for lunch for each student. Should recipients wish to invite school personnel, friends and/or family members, they will be required to purchase their lunch ($20.00 per person). Please note DRESS CODE.

Name______Current School______

Home Address______City______Zip______

Telephone Number______Email______

Social Security Number______

Please answer all questions. Feel free to use additional sheets if necessary.

1. Student Statement: Please list your accomplishments in any Business Education Courses/Programs.

2. Work Experience: Describe any work experience and/or internships in the business community you have had.

3. Name of universities, colleges, vocational or technical schools to which you are applying. Mark an “A” after those names at which you have been accepted. If you have already decided which school you will be attending, mark a “D” after it and give us that school’s address.

4. What field or fields of study do you plan to pursue?

5. What are your long-term professional goals?

6. Give us any other information you believe would help explain why you are a good candidate to receive a Business Student Scholarship from the Chamber of Commerce.

By signing this application below, I affirm that the information on this form is complete, true and correct.

I also understand that by filling out this application, there is no guarantee that I will receive a scholarship.

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Applicant’s Signature Date

The information you have provided is confidential and will only be used by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship Recipients will be notified by May 25, 2017, if they have been selected.