BLYTHEWOOD CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP
For 2024, the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce will award three $2,000 scholarships to deserving local area students seeking a college degree in a business-related field. All high school seniors residing or attending school in the Blythewood 29016 zip code, as well as seniors of active GBCC members that are planning to attend institutions of higher learning are eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on the following:
- Need of Financial Assistance – 20%
- Scholastic Achievement – 30%
- School Involvement – 10%
- Community Service – 10%
- Essay – 10%
- Interview – 20%.
Application
To be considered, the following items MUST be included with your application:
- Completed and signed Scholarship Application form
- Unofficial transcript copy signed and sealed by a guidance counselor
- Letter of academic recommendation from a school representative or teacher. If home schooled, the letter should be from an employer, minister, or teacher other than the parent.
- An essay (500 words or less, typed double spaced) about a book or piece of literature that has affected you and why
- An acceptance letter from the school the student plans to attend
- Letter of Estimated Family Contributions (EFC) from FAFSA.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 21, 2023 and mailed to:
Scholarship Chair
c/o The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1055
Blythewood, SC 29016
Applicants must agree to be available for an interview on Monday, May 15, 2023 and/or Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The winner will be announced at our June 13th breakfast meeting at Doko Manor.