Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation
    2025 Scholarship Application
     

                          
           The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 7, 2025.

     
    The Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation (WCCEF), is a not-for-profit, charitable organization with a mission to provide recognition and scholarships to area students. The WCCEF uses a formal criteria and selection process to award the scholarships. 

    As a result of the generosity of members of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau (WCCTB), and the community-at-large, through their commitment of time, monetary donations and resources, the WCCEF is able to offer

        WCCEF Scholarships 
     
    All recipients of these scholarships will be high school seniors who are residents of the Village of Westmont, or who are children of members of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.  Scholarships will be awarded in $500 and $1000 amounts. 
     
    The criteria for all scholarships:
     
    Student maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Student is/has been actively involved in school and/or extra curricular activities in the community or work force. Student will be attending an accredited university, college or trade school within 6 months of graduation.
    ​Financial need is not a criterion.       
    The WCCEF will select finalists and interview each before making final award decisions.
     
    The WCCEF will present the scholarships at local high school award presentations.
     
     
    For further information, please contact:  Lea Moore, Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation, [email protected].


    Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation 
    2025 Scholarship Application
    All of the following documents must be included with the application form.

    • Completed application
    • Two letters of recommendation (one from an educator and the other from the community)
    • Complete transcript of your 4 years showing your cumulative grade point average
    • 300-500 word essay for the WCCEF Scholarship and/or​
    Upload a pdf file of your school transcripts or send a copy of your transcripts to:
    Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation
    Attn: Scholarship Transcripts
    One South Cass Avenue, Suite 101
    Westmont, IL 60559
    Upload your resume (pdf format).
    Max file size: 20MB
    Provide two letters of recommendation, one from an educator and the other from the community (religious organization, volunteer group, place of employment).  If your recommender prefers to email their letter directly to the foundation then have them send their letter to: [email protected] with the Subject: Scholarship Letter Recommendation for [Your Name].
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Attach a file containing an essay of 300 to 500 words, explaining why this scholarship would be of particular importance to you. 
    The essay should include the following:
     
    • Your interests and accomplishments
    • Your future plans and life goals
    • Your reasons for pursuing your chosen career path
    • Explain how these goals may benefit your community in the future
    • Why you would like the WCCEF to select you for the scholarship.
       

    Max file size: 20MB
    Typing your name below indicates that you certify that all the information provided in the application is accurate and complete.
Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
One South Cass Avenue, Suite 101
Westmont, IL 60559
Phone:630-960-5553      Fax: 630-960-5554        Email: [email protected]