South San Francisco, CA March 16, 2016 Submitted by Marie Patea, City of South San Francisco
The South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its sponsorship of college scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 to assist students to continue their academic and/or career pursuits.
Student applicants must be residents of South San Francisco. They must be able to offer proof of registration in a college or institution of higher learning, including trade school.
Candidates will be judged in the following areas:
* Community service or involvement
* Extra-curricular activities, including sports
* Academic (grade point average) and career goals
* Resume
* Overcoming Obstacles
* An essay of not more than 300 words (topics listed on application)
* Copy of Transcripts
Candidates should submit the 2016 Scholarship Application/Resume/Essay to the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 213 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 no later than Friday, April 1, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. Transcripts should also be submitted to the Chamber office at the same time. A committee will review all of the pertinent information and select student winners. The winners and their parents will be invited to a hosted luncheon on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Dominic’s at Oyster Point. Scholarship awards and/or certificates will be presented at the luncheon.
We look forward to submission of your application. Should there be any questions about the scholarship, please do not hesitate to call the Chamber at 650-588-1911.
