GCCC Scholarship Application

Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce High School Senior Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - May 12, 2025
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before June 15, 2025.

SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

Awarded to graduating seniors from public and private schools in the greater Claremont area. Monies will be distributed in the second semester of study at a college, university, or a post-secondary career in a technical education program following the successful completion of the first semester.

Eligibility is based on:
- Employment of the senior, parent, or guardian for a minimum of one year at a company that is a member in good standing with the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce.
- Evidence of community service hours above and beyond those required hours for graduation.
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
- One letter of recommendation from someone other than a faculty or family member.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- A personal interview with the Chamber's Scholarship Committee (up to the discretion of the committee)
- Submission of a complete scholarship application form and essay.
An applicant shall not be discriminated against because of age, sex, gender identity, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or political affiliation or belief.
Read and Understand the instructions.*

Yes, I have
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Phone Number. :*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Mailing Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
II. High School Information:
High School Currently Attending
Date of High School Graduation or GED Completion:
Most recent cumulative GPA:
Please list your extracurricular activities: (For example sports, clubs, music, student government and/or employment)
III. Community Service:
Please list the organization(s) service was performed for or at:
Please describe the service performed at the above named organizations:
Total Number of Community Service Hours Performed during your high school career:
IV. College & University Information:
Please list the school(s) you have applied to or if applicable the school you have chosen to attend after high school graduation.
Intended Major
V. Chamber Connection :
Are you, a parent or guardian currently employed by a member of the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce?*

Yes, I am currently employed by a GCCC memberYes, my parent/guardian is currently employed by a GCCC memberNo, neither I nor a parent/guardian are employed by a GCCC member
If you answered yes above please list the GCCC member(s) and if applicable your parent/guardian's name
Have you volunteered with the GCCC directly during your high school career?

YesNo
If you answered yes above please describe your volunteer work with the GCCC
VI. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your education goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
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VII. Letters of Recommendation - 2 Required

Please include one letter of recommendation from a faculty member and second letter of recommendation from a commmunity member (not a family member or current faculty member).
Letters of recommendation can be uploaded below,

emailed to director@greaterclaremontnh.org or

mailed to Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce
24 Opera House Square Claremont, NH 03743
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VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
The Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The GCCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.
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Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce High School Senior Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data:

II. High School Information:

III. Community Service:

IV. College & University Information:

V. Chamber Connection :

VI. Essay

VII. Letters of Recommendation - 2 Required

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature