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Chamber of Commerce

Scholarship Program Application

Minimum Criteria for Scholarship:

  • Must have been Madison County resident for at least one year prior to seeking this scholarship. (Living in Madison County temporarily to attend college does not meet this residency requirement.)
  • Will be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) for period covered by proposed scholarship
  • Must have most recent GPA of 2.5 or more.

Please print a copy of this form, complete, and submit to us by mail.
Or, Click Here to download the pdf version of the Scholarship Application.

ALL information must be complete before application will be considered. Please print legibly.

Please return to:
Chair, Scholarship Committee
Madison County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1085, Mars Hill, NC 28754

North Carolina Community Foundation
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Application

Required Items:

NCCF Scholarship Application Form (follows)

Essay Question
- Students will submit a 1-page essay, (typed, double spaced, 12 pt font, with normal margins) in answer to the following question: “What economic changes have you seen in Madison County over the last 4 or 5 years, and what do you hope to see for our County in the next decade?” Please put your name in the upper right corner of the page.

List of Extracurricular Activities
- On a single separate page, please provide a typed list of your extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, fine arts groups, volunteer work, scouting, hobbies, jobs, internships, etc.), including the years you participated and the number of hours per week devoted to each.  Also list awards or recognitions you have received.  Please put your name in the upper right corner of the page.

Current or Most Recent Transcript
- High School Seniors should submit a high school transcript with test scores (SAT, ACT, AP)
- College students should submit a college or university transcript.

Letters of Recommendation (2, in sealed envelopes)
- One from a teacher
- One from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, pastor, supervisor, or other qualified individual


North Carolina Community Foundation
Scholarship Application Form




I am applying for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.

Last Name ____________________________________________________________________

First Name ____________________________ Middle Name____________________________

Preferred Name ________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Permanent Address (if different than above) ________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

County of Residence ____________________________________________________________

High School Name ______________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________ Home Telephone __________________________

Gender __________________________ Date of Birth __________________________________

Weighted GPA: ____________    Class Rank: __________ of ________ total students

SAT Scores: V ________    M ________    W ________    Combined ________

Intended Major: ________________________________________________________________

School/College you plan to attend this fall: ___________________________________________

(if undecided, please list where you have applied or been accepted) _______________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Type of School:    ____ 2 year    ____ 4 year    ____ Graduate    ____ Other: ____________________

Year of study this fall:    ____ Freshman    ____ Sophomore    ____ Junior   ____ Senior

____ Other: ____________________________________________________________

Enrollment Status:    ____ Full Time (12+ hours)    ____ Part Time (6-11 hours)

____ Other: ____________________________________________________________

I certify that the information provided in this application packet is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of information will result in termination of any scholarship granted. I understand that incomplete applications may not be considered. I certify that I have read the instructions and will comply with all requests for documentation of financial need and academic status. Should I receive a scholarship, I will notify the NCCF of any change of plans, and the NCCF may use my name and likeness in publicity materials relating to the Foundation.

I understand that NCCF scholarships may only be used towards the published cost of attendance at accredited US institutions of higher learning.

Student Signature _____________________________________ Date ____________________


Signature of Parent or Guardian (if applicant is under 18)

_____________________________________________________ Date ____________________

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