Grad Spree Scholarship

Scholarship Information

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation awards scholarships based on the amount of money generated by the fundraising efforts from the previous year. The Grad Spree Scholarship is for $1500. This year’s Grad Spree Scholarship is for $1,500 and can be applied to any higher-level institution.

PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS PAGE AND USE ITAS A CHECKLIST FOR YOUR PACKET! If you don’t receive a confirmation email after you complete the application, please contact the Chamber office (618-997-6311 / info@marionillinois.com) to receive a PDF of your application.

Requirements

Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

A completed Application Packet, which includes:

  • Print out of the scholarship submission confirmation email. Make sure it includes:
    • Signature of a parent and Guardian – Signature line will be in confirmation email.
    • Signature of a Marion Chamber of Commerce Member, signed by a member in good standing. (Visit marionillinois.com for a member directory) – Signature line will be in confirmation email.
  • Official High School Transcript, including GPA from Marion High School.
  • Official Attendance Report, from student portal.
  • A Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or employer, who is not related to the applicant.
  • A maximum 500 word essay or 5 minute video which describes the applicant’s desired profession and career goals, why the applicant has chosen a specific career or profession; the planned course of study that will be pursued in order to meet his/her career goals; activities or additional studies the applicant already has completed or achieved to prepare for his/her chosen major area of study.

Scholarship winners will be asked to attend the May or June membership luncheon at noon on the second Tuesday after they are awarded the scholarship to update our members on their accomplishments. While their attendance is not required, it is highly recommended. 

Disbursement

Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the fall semester in order to receive the disbursement and must submit their upcoming Fall college registration form/schedule to the Marion Chamber of Commerce office.

Marion Chamber of Commerce
2305 West Main Street – PO Box 307
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-6311
Director@marionillinois.com

Financial scholarship is given in one payment and recipient will be contacted to pick it up. Disbursement must be collected within nine (9) months of the award date.

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