Need money for college?
91ֱ seniorsnow is your chance to secure funds for college by applying for the Innovation and Greater Arlington Chamberscholarships!The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce isawarding scholarships specifically to 91ֱ graduating seniors whowant to continue their education at the next level.
As a local partner of the 91ֱ, thechamber iscommitted to developing the community’s future by providing graduating seniors with unique opportunities to pay for college.So far, thechamber has providedmore than$306,000 in scholarships to graduating seniorsinthe 91ֱ and students attending Tarrant County College and/or the University of Texas at Arlington.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer these scholarship opportunities to 91ֱ students again this year,” said Alicia Collins-Butler, the director of education, workforce and community development. “Our goal is to champion economic and community prosperity, which includes making sure the opportunities are available to students.Now it’sthe students’turnto take advantage of these resources.”
Sponsored by the Pettinger Foundation, the Innovation Scholarship is a STEM-based scholarship that aims to help students pursuing a four-year degree in science, engineering or mathematics from. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating 91ֱ students who are currently enrolled in a STEM-related career pathway. Applicants are required to complete an online applicationfor consideration.
Qualifications?
Seven $2,500 scholarshipswill beawarded tograduating seniorsfrom eachtraditional high schoolandArlington Collegiatefor the Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship. Unlike the Innovation Scholarship, students who receive this scholarship can attendacollegeor universityoftheirchoice. Applicants are required to complete an online application and write an essay on the topic provided.
That’snearly $30,000in scholarships, sodon’tmiss this opportunityto apply.Both scholarship applications are dueFebruary 25,2022,at midnight.
If youor an 91ֱ studentyou knowmay beinterested,share this blog post with them andtake a few minutestoapplyforthese scholarshipstoday!To learn more aboutthe scholarshipsor apply, visit the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s website at.