CACC Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

Any 2025 high school graduating senior who is a resident of the Chardon Local School District (44024 foot print) and who has applied to a two/four year degree-granting institute of post-secondary education or a vocational-technical school.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant has accumulated 40 hours of community service while enrolled as a student
• Applicant has participated in at least two extra-curricular activities or is employed
• Applicant must be a resident of the Chardon Local School District
• Minimum GPA: 3.00
• Must complete 800-1,000 word essay answering:
  • What is a personal achievement that makes you proud?
  • What is a mistake you have made and what did you learn from that experience?
  • Describe how you view yourself.
• Must include transcript
• Must include two typed and signed recommendation letters - one being from a non-faculty member.

How to Submit Application:

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2025. Complete applications must be emailed as a single PDF to mricco@chardonchamber.com. Any applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

We ask that applicants save the following dates:

-Tuesday, February 11, 2025 between 3-5p for 30 minute, individual in-person interviews

-Tuesday, March 18, 2025 between 5-8p to be recognized at the Chardon Area Chamber's Annual Award Banquet

*If for any reason the winner of the scholarship is unable to persue their post-secondary education, scholarship winnings must be returned to the Chamber and will be awarded to another eligible applicant.