2025 Chamber Leadership Scholarship Application

The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Scholarship Program is designed to offer Claremore area students and adults seeking post-secondary educational and career tech/trade school training a one-time $500 or $250 scholarship award to help further their educational goals. The Chamber is pleased to be able to invest in the future quality of life for our citizens and community. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? · High School Seniors attending public or private schools within Rogers County, including Claremore, Verdigris, Chelsea, Oologah, Foyil, Claremore-Sequoyah, and Inola. · Graduates of high schools or current residents within Rogers County enrolled in Oklahoma colleges and universities · Career tech/trade school students (any age and a resident of Rogers County) who do not qualify for the 13th-year program. · Residents of Rogers County who plan to attend a two- or four-year accredited Oklahoma college, university, or career tech/trade school during the next school year. HOW TO APPLY Applications may be obtained through area high school counselors, the Rogers State University admissions office, Northeast Tech, the Claremore Chamber of Commerce office, or online at Claremore.org. -Complete the application -Enclose/attach references -Enclose/attach essay HOW SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED Scholarships are not based solely on academic performance, but demonstration of special talents, leadership, and/or community service. Demonstration of special talent could include placement in a state or national student organization, i.e. debate, music, FBLA, VICA, etc. Demonstration of leadership could be holding an office in a student organization, developing a project, or actual job experience. Demonstration of community service could be volunteer work in a community project through school, club, church, or employer, demonstrating the desire to continue/begin education at the same time as being employed (full or part time). Secondary criteria for selection will be financial need, overall grade point average, and career goals. The Chamber Leadership Scholarship Committee will review all applications and determine awards. Application deadline is April 4, 2025. All decisions made by the scholarship committee are final. Applications are numbered upon receipt so that they may be reviewed anonymously. Applications are also ranked in aforementioned areas and discussion and selection are based on the top-ranking applicants. The committee retains the right to hold interviews for final selection. Scholarship money will be dispersed upon receipt of proof of enrollment for the fall semester at any accredited Oklahoma educational institution (which must be submitted by August 1, 2025, in order to receive scholarship). -Completed application -Educational letter of recommendation -Employer letter of recommendation (if applicable) -Community organization letter of recommendation -Applicant essay

Name

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First Name *

Last Name *

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Home Address

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City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Applicant phone *

Are you 17 or over? *

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Parent/Guardian Name *

Parent/Guardian Phone *

Parent/Guardian's Place of Employment *

I am a resident of this zip code *

74017 74019 74053 74036 74016 74031

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High school senior High school graduate who has not attended college, career tech/trade school Currently enrolled in career tech/trade school student (not eligible for 13th year) Currently enrolled in college/university Adult who plans on continuing education or re-training

If in high school, name of school

Location of high school

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Zip/Postal Code

Dates attended *

Current GPA *

If in college/career tech/trade school, name of school

Location of college/career tech/trade school

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Dates attended *

Area of Study *

Colleges, universities, post-secondary school(s) applied to *

If returning to school, name of school

Area of Study *

Current GPA *

Place of Employment

Job Title

# of hours worked per week

Supervisor's Name

Supervisor's Phone

Organizations, clubs, sports, volunteer activities, church activities, etc. *

Leadership awards and honors *

Financial Assistance: if you are currently or will be receiving any type of financial assistance through scholarships, loans, or grants, please list. *

Applicant Essay: Attach a maximum 750 word printed essay (or email to Ashley@Claremore.org). The essay should address how the award of this scholarship would assist you with your financial need or career goals and discuss how a community leader or volunteer has inspired you. *

I, the undersigned, hereby state that all the information submitted in this application is truthful, to the best of my knowledge. I further authorize the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce to use my name, photograph, and/or excerpts from my essay in all materials related to the Leadership Scholarship Program. I understand the scholarship will be awarded only if I attend a two- or four-year accredited college, university, or career tech/trade school in the State of Oklahoma during the next school year. I also verify my residence in Rogers County. *

Yes, I agree

2025 Chamber Leadership Scholarship Application

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