BLYTHEWOOD CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP
For 2025, the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce will award three $2,000 academic scholarships and one $1,000 trade or certification scholarship to deserving local students seeking either a traditional college degree or a trade school certificate. 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 Scholarship Application form (submitted via the scholarship link)
- Unofficial transcript (uploaded)
- 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 (uploaded)
- An essay of 500 words describing your goals in pursuing advanced education (uploaded)
- An acceptance letter from the school or vocational program the student plans to attend (uploaded)
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Applications must be uploaded by March 31, 2026.