Clone of Continuing Education Scholarship Application 2025

Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce Continued Education Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - May 15, 2026
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All recipients will be notified on or before June 12, 2026.

Please note that this scholarship is designed for individuals currently in the workforce, not for those graduating from high school. For those currently enrolled in high school, please use our STUDENT scholarship application form.

SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

Awarded to an employee of a member or current member of the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce. 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 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 civic contribution in the greater Claremont community.
- One letter of recommendation from a professional reference.
- One letter of recommendation from an employer.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  - If you are not currently enrolled in school, this would be expected upon completion of your first semester, before funds are awarded.
- A personal interview with the Chamber's Scholarship Committee (at 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.
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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. :*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
II. School Information:
Name of the School Currently or Planning to Attend
Field of Study (or anticipated field of study)
Most recent cumulative GPA (if currently enrolled)
Anticipated Graduation Date
III. Community Service:
Please list the organization(s) service was performed for or at:
Please describe the service performed:
Total number of community service hours performed over the past 12 months
IV. Chamber Connection :
Yes, I am currently employed by a GCCC memberNo, I am not employed by a GCCC member
If you answered yes above please list the GCCC member(s) and how long you've been employed there.
YesNo
If you answered yes above please describe your volunteer work with the GCCC
V. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your education goals, how additional education will benefit your current or future career goals, 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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VI. Letters of Recommendation

Please include one letter of recommendation from a professional reference and one letter of recommendation from an employer.
Letters of recommendation can be uploaded below,

emailed to director@greaterclaremontnh.org or

mailed/hand-delivered to
Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce
24 Opera House Square
Suite 407
Claremont, NH 03743
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VII. 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 Continued Education Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data:

II. School Information:

III. Community Service:

IV. Chamber Connection :

V. Essay

VI. Letters of Recommendation

VII. Applicant's E-Signature