Strongsville Chamber Of Commerce Offers Scholarships For High School Students

STRONGSVILLE, OH - High school students who live in Strongsville still have time to apply for a scholarship from the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce. Last year, the Chamber gave away approximately 20 scholarships to local students.

Applications for this year's scholarship recipients are available online. High school seniors who live in Strongsville are eligible for entry (they do not have to attend Strongsville High School). The deadline for application is March 1.

A team from the Chamber will review the applications. Candidates will then have one-on-one interviews with members of the Chamber. Amy Ferree, executive director of the Chamber, says that last year the organization interviewed about 40 students.

The average scholarship is $2,000. Students receive $1,000 following the completion of their first semester in college. They receive another $1,000 following the completion of their first semester of their second year.

Winners will be recognized at a luncheon on May 16 at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Rd.

"All of the parents and grandparents come along with the kids, it’s quite an honor," Ferree said. "That will be held at the May 16. At that luncheon we also award a donation to the St. Joseph and John Media Center and give a donation to the Polaris Education Foundation. Those funds are used at their discretion."

The Chamber has been giving away scholarships to resident students for nearly 50 years (it will be 50 following the 2017 Holiday Dance on Dec. 1).

You can find an application for the scholarship here.

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