2026 Floyd County Chamber Scholarship Application

2026 Floyd County Chamber Scholarship Application
Two non-renewable scholarship awards of $500 each are available to Floyd County graduating seniors. One scholarship is for a trade school or community college and one is for a 4-year college/university.

The scholarship award will be paid directly to the school you will be attending. If your registration is cancelled, this money will be refunded to the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. A voucher must be submitted with proof of enrollment for the disbursement of the scholarship.

Funds must be requested by university or college during the 2026-2027 School Year.
A written request must be submitted to extend the funds to another school year. This request must be submitted to the Chamber Office by December 31, 2026.

Application Requirements
- Applications and attachments must be submitted by Wednesday, April 1st.
- Answer all the questions on this form, most require an answer.
- The following three items must be included (uploaded) with this application form to be considered for a scholarship.
  1. Essay: Answer one of the three essay questions listed below.
  2. Two letters of reference: one from a teacher, one from a community member (e.g. employer, minister, and neighbor). The reference from the community cannot be a family member.
  3. Transcript or Equivalent: (SAT scores can be used for home schooled students)OPTIONAL - List of extracurricular activities (including any significant responsibilities at home).
ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. What makes Floyd County a special place for you; what would be your reason for staying in Floyd or returning to Floyd after graduation?

2. Tell us about a hardship/adversity you faced during your high school years, how you overcame it, what you learned.

3. What high school or work achievement are you most proud of and why?
Name*

First NameLast Name
Name of Current School*
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
The following questions mirror the Community Foundation of the New River Valley's questions on their Financial Statement form for their scholarship applications. Please note that incomplete information will result in a lower score for your application. Your information will remain confidential, access limited to the scholarship selection committee.
Are you a dependent student? (Financially dependent on your parents or guardians.)*

YesNo
Are you an independent student? (If you can check one of the boxes below, please do so)

I am marriedI am a ward of the courtI am an emancipated minorI am homeless or at risk of being homelessI have legal dependents other than a spouse
With whom do you make your permanent home? (The person/people you live with most of the time*

Both parentsOne parentLegal guardian(s)I am a ward of the stateOther
How many people live in your household? If an independent student, insert "N/A". For ALL of your parents' or guardians' dependents, please provide the names, ages, relationship to you, and any colleges that any of them attend. If you are the only dependent, insert "Only". Incomplete information will result in a lower score for your application.*
Parent/Legal Guardians' marital status (relative to each other)*

SingleMarriedRemarried - one parentRemarried - both parentsDivorcedWidowedUnmarried and both parents living togetherUnmarried and parents living separatelyNot applicable (Independent student)
Parent/legal guardian #1's Name and Occupation (indicate if unemployed.) List name and ALL their current jobs, If an independent student, insert "N/A". Incomplete information will result in lower score for your application. *
Parent/legal guardian #2's Name and Occupation (indicate if unemployed.) List name and ALL their current jobs, If an independent student OR if no Parent/legal guardian #2, insert "N/A". Incomplete information will result in lower score for your application. *
What is Parent/legal guardian #1's annual income. If an independent student, insert "N/A"*
What is Parent/legal guardian #2's annual income. If an independent student, insert "N/A"*
List all of your jobs or indicate if unemployed. For jobs: list job titles, employer, and total annual salary/wages. *
List all of your spouse's jobs or indicate if unemployed. For jobs: list job titles, employer, and total annual salary/wages. Insert "N/A" if not applicable*
Total Household Adjusted Gross Income. Enter the total annual adjusted gross income from the most recently filed federal tax return (for your parents/legal guardians or yourself if you are an independent student). If no federal return filed for one or both parents, enter zero for that person(s) and explain why.*
Estimated college expenses for the 2026-2027 academic year.*
Where will you live while attending college/university?

On campusOff campusAt home
Extenuating circumstances: Please describe any personal or family circumstances that make it necessary for you to seek financial aid for your education. (i.e. illness not covered by insurance, unemployment, family debt, unexpected family events, estranged parent, and other circumstances that my affect your ability to attend and stay in school?)
Which chamber scholarship are you applying for*

Community college or trade schoolFour year college/university
I have read and understand the Chamber's AI Policy for scholarship applications. Click the link below to read:*

Yes
Chamber AI Policy For Scholarship Applications
All of the following boxes for attachments need to be checked for your application to be complete. You will be able to upload in file upload section below. Do you have each of the following ready to upload as a document, PDF, or good quality image? Total size for all attachments should not exceed 10MB.*

Essay: Answer one of the three essay questions below.Two letters of reference: one from a teacher, one from a community member. If home-schooled by a parent(s), please include a letter of reference from someone else involved in your education.Transcript or Equivalent. SAT scores can be used for home-schooled students.
Optional: Please note that you are encouraged to attach as list of extracurricular activites, including any significant responsibilites at home other than routine household chores.

Essay questions, chose one.

1. What makes Floyd County a special place for you; what would be your reason for staying in Floyd or returning to Floyd after graduation?

2. Tell us about a hardship/adversity you faced during your high school years, how you overcame it, what you learned.

3. What high school or work achievement are you most proud of and why?
File Upload

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You should see a confirmation message after submitting this application and a copy of your applicaton will be emailed to the email address you provided above. If you do not receive either, please email ExecutiveDirectorFloydChamber@gmail.com.
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