The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for two $1,000 scholarships and one $500 scholarship.
One $1,000 scholarship is for a graduating senior who will continue his or her education. The second is for a college student or an adult going back to school to continue his or her education.
These scholarships are for all Chamber members; their children, no matter where they live; and local students in Mount Joy.
Applicants must meet the following requirements. College and postsecondary students must be enrolled in an accredited college or accredited postsecondary school, must have completed one semester with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and must submit a college transcript.
Any high school student who applies must be a senior who is entering an accredited college or postsecondary school. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, must submit a high school transcript, and must submit a copy of his or her SAT or ACT scores.
The Chamber will also award the $500 Dorothy Metzler Memorial Scholarship, which is based on a student's volunteer time. College and postsecondary students who apply must be enrolled in an accredited college or accredited postsecondary school, and they must have completed one semester with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. They must submit a college transcript, highlight community service involvement for the last three years and include it in an essay, and submit two letters of recommendation (community references).
High school students applying for the Dorothy Metzler Memorial Scholarship must be seniors who are entering an accredited college or postsecondary school. They must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, submit a high school transcript, highlight community service involvement for the last three years and include it in an essay, and submit two letters of recommendation (community references).
Applications, essays, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by Friday, May 8, to be considered. Successful candidates who meet the above requirements will be determined by a selection committee, which will then choose and conduct interviews with the finalists.
For more information, readers may visit http://www.mountjoychamber.com; scholarship applications are at the bottom of the homepage. Individuals may also stop by the Chamber office, 62 E. Main St., Suite 1, Mount Joy, and get an application out of the red box.
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