Chamber Scholarship

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is proud to invest in the future of our community by offering the Chamber Scholarship to eligible students affiliated with Chamber member businesses.

The scholarship is funded by allocating $5 from every Chamber membership to the Chamber Scholarship Fund. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting higher education and giving back to the businesses and families that invest in the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Scholarship is available to students whose parent or guardian is employed by a Vermilion Chamber member in good standing, as well as employees or owners of Chamber member businesses in good standing.

Scholarship funds may be used toward full-time or part-time enrollment at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, graduate program, technical college, or community college. A tuition statement or proof of enrollment is required before scholarship funds are released.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be affiliated with a Vermilion Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.
  • Must be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical college, or vocational institution.
  • Must have successfully completed at least one semester of post-secondary education.
  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:

  • Leadership, participation, and involvement in school, work, and community activities.
  • The quality of the required essay.
  • Demonstrated financial need.
  • Academic achievement.

Notification

Scholarship recipients are notified during the first week of January.

Recipients and their families are invited to attend the Chamber Membership Social, where scholarship awards are formally presented and recipients are recognized for their achievements.

If a recipient is unable to attend due to circumstances beyond their control, a written explanation must be submitted to the Chamber Education Committee at least one week prior to the event. Failure to provide advance notice may result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

Application Information

Applications for the Chamber Scholarship open each July.