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Suburban Essex Chamber Of Commerce Awards 6 Scholarships

The chamber awarded six scholarships to the class of 2023: two each from Bloomfield, Belleville and Glen Ridge high schools.

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded six scholarships, two each from Bloomfield, Belleville, and Glen Ridge High Schools to the Class of 2023.
The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded six scholarships, two each from Bloomfield, Belleville, and Glen Ridge High Schools to the Class of 2023. (Photo courtesy of Donna M. Pietroiacovo)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently awarded six scholarships, two each from Bloomfield, Belleville, and Glen Ridge High Schools to the Class of 2023.

The awards are made possible by the support and generosity of our chamber members. Platinum Sponsors, Cecelia Polizzi & Provident Bank; Bronze, Clara Maass Medical Center| RWJ Barnabas Health & Compass Self Storage; Supporter: Joseph Berardinelli, CPA & Mario Drozdz.

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The criteria for the scholarships are based on students, financial need, fall attendance at a college, university, or trade school with the intention to pursue a career that is business oriented and extra-curricular/community activities.

The application includes students grade point average, letters of recommendation, acceptance letter from the college of interest with a 500-word typed essay.

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