2026 CDA Regional Chamber SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
We will award scholarships to students who display academic achievement, leadership skills, community involvement, strength of character and future aspirations. We will award scholarships to students who display academic achievement, leadership skills, community involvement, strength of character and future aspirations. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum GPA- Students must hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Consideration Factors- First-generation status and demonstrated financial need may be taken into account during the selection process. Required Materials- All application components must be submitted, including applicant information, short-answer responses, one character reference, a copy of the transcript, and a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline- Application must be submitted online by March 6, 2026 to be eligible.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Personal Email (not school related)
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example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Name
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First Name
Last Name
Parent/Guardian Email
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example@example.com
Parent Cell Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Current High School
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Current Non-Weighted GPA
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High School Graduation Date
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List the Colleges or Trade Schools Where You’ve Submitted Applications
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Expected Degree and/or Field of Study
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Will you be a first generation college student?
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Did or will you qualify for Federal Financial Student Aid?
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Yes
No
For detailed information on how students can qualify for this scholarship, please refer to the website.
How are you affiliated with the CDA Regional Chamber? The following schools are members of the Chamber. Check which high school you attend.
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Coeur d'Alene High School
Lake City High School
Venture Academy
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy
Lakeland High School
Timberlake High School
Lakeside High School
Coeur du Christ Academy
Christian Center School
North Idaho STEM Charter Academy
Mountain View Alternative High School
Parent is a Business Member
Other
If you do not attend one of the high schools above, please provide the name of the company in which your parent holds a CDA Regional Chamber business membership.
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Thoughtful Answers
Applicants must answer five short answers, not to exceed 150 words per question.
Outline your educational and career aspirations. Explain how receiving this scholarship will support you in reaching these goals.
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How have you contributed to your community through volunteer work, supporting local initiatives, or making an impact through your employment responsibilities?
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What leadership qualities do you admire most? In what ways have you demonstrated or modeled these leadership qualities in your own experiences?
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Share a challenge you’ve faced and how you overcame it, or describe an experience that has significantly shaped and strengthened your character.
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How have your work, volunteer efforts, or extracurricular activities shaped and influenced your educational and career aspirations?
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CHARACTER REFERENCE Submit a one page letter from a non-family member who can speak to your strength of character. The letter should include specific details and examples that demonstrate how the recommender has observed these qualities in you.
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RESUME Applicants must include a quality resume including work experience, volunteer work within the community, leadership experience, and extracurricular activities.
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TRANSCRIPT Provide an unofficial copy of your current school transcript. If you are dual-enrolled, please also include your college transcript.
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Recognition & Celebration: Recipients will be invited and are expected to attend the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber Scholarship Breakfast at the Coeur d'Alene Resort on April 29, 2026, where they will be honored. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend this special recognition event. Eligibility & Awards: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 200 seniors from local private or public high schools that are members of the CDA Regional Chamber, as well as to children of CDA RegionalChamber members regardless of city of residence. In addition, 10 applicants will be selected for an additional $500 scholarship, sponsored by Northwest Specialty Hospital, called the Strength of Character Award. Use of Funds: Scholarships may be applied toward any post-secondary education—traditional or trade—at an approved/accredited institution within the United States. Disbursement: Scholarship funds will be mailed directly to the student’s school in July 2026.
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