WCCEF Scholarship Application

Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation
2023 Scholarship Application

       The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 17, 2023.

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.

THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED

For further information, please contact: Lea Moore, Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation, wccef@westmontchamber.com.

Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation
2023 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

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Name: *

Address: *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Telephone Number you can be reached at: *

Email *

Residency Requirement *

Resident of the Village of Westmont Child of Westmont Chamber Member

Graduation Date: *

Parent's Westmont Chamber Member Name *

Grade point average to date: *

On a scale of: *

High School(s) attended (name, address, dates) *

Upload a 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.

Upload File - Resume *

Max file size: 20MB

If not mentioned in your resume, list of clubs, activities or services of which you were a member in school and/or the community with dates: *

If not mentioned in your resume, list any recognition and/or achievement awards your have received: *

If not mentioned in your resume, list place(s) of employment, type of work and dates (if applicable): *

University, College or Trade School you plan to attend, location and entrance date: *

Likely major or course of study: *

Provide two letters of recommendation, one from an educator and the other from the community (religious organization, volunteer group, place of employment).

Upload File - 1st Letter of Recommendation *

Max file size: 20MB

Upload File - 2nd Letter of Recommendation *

Max file size: 20MB

Upload File - School Transcripts *

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.

Upload File - WCCEF Essay *

Max file size: 20MB

Typing your name below indicates that you certify that all the information provided in the application is accurate and complete.

Signed Name *

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Last

Parent/Guardian Name *

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Last

Parent Phone Number *

Date: *

Submit

Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
One South Cass Avenue, Suite 101
Westmont, IL 60559
Phone:630-960-5553 Fax: 630-960-5554 Email: wcctb@westmontchamber.com

Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation2023 Scholarship Application

Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation
2023 Scholarship Application