Applications are now open for business scholarships for high school seniors provided by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to graduating seniors pursuing further education in a business-related field.
The Education Partnership Scholarship is a local scholarship that will only be awarded to local high school seniors. At least one scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the high schools in the Chamber's service area (see below) and often more than one student receives an award.
Students may apply online at https://mountvernonspringfield.com/business-scholarship-application/ or email info@mountvernonspringfield.com to request more information. The application deadline is Monday, April 27. Scholarships will be awarded on May 28, 6 p.m., at a special reception hosted by the U.S. Army Museum.
"We are very interested in providing scholarships to students will be attending Northern Virginia Community College or a local trade school," the Chamber noted. "For the past 25 years, the Chamber of Commerce has invested in the future of our community by awarding more than $358,000 in scholarships to develop the next generation of business and community leaders."
- West Potomac High School
- Bryant Alternative High School
- Mount Vernon High School
- South County High School
- Hayfield Secondary School
- Edison High School
- Lewis High School
- West Springfield High School
- Braddock Secondary School
- Annandale High School
Students who live in the Chamber service area but who attend school elsewhere are also encouraged to apply.
