Education Foundation Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application for 2 or 4-year Colleges and Trade School The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to students in Cape May County who themselves, or whose parents or guardians are employed by, or own a business that is a member of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce. Your application begins with this eco-friendly online questionnaire. Our Scholarship Committee will review every application and select recipients from the online entries. This scholarship application must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026. You will receive an automated response once your application has been completed. By submitting this application, you acknowledge your understanding that additional information may be requested by you or your high school Guidance Department. This application format does not allow you to save your work to finish once closing the document. At the end of the questionnaire, we ask you to attach a letter of recommendation and a copy of your high school transcripts. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Resident of Cape May County A 2025 graduating senior 95% attendance and punctuality rate "C" grade average or better Respected Reputation with no disciplinary infractions Extra-curricular activities, work and/or volunteer experience In order to apply for a scholarship, a member of your family must work for a Chamber member or your family member owns a company that is a member of the Chamber.

First Name

Last Name

Telephone Number

Email Address

Address 1
Address 2

City

State

Zip Code

1. Name of Business that applicant, parent, or guardian is the owner of or employed by:

2. Name of High School

3. What is your current Grade Point Average?


4. How many days have you been absent from or tardy this school year?

5. If you have been absent from or tardy to school more than 5 days, please explain why (extended illness, class trip, etc.).

6. Describe how you have distinguished yourself as a leader, role model, or volunteer in a community organization.

7. Describe a community service project you have participated in and how it affected either you or the lives of others?

8. List extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, organizations, etc.) that you have participated in.

9. List College(s) that you have been accepted to:

10. What do you want to study in college/University/Trade School and why?

11. How has growing up in Cape May County contributed to your view of the world and your future goals?

12. Please describe how a Current Event (local, state, national, or global) during your Senior year of High School has affected us in Cape May County.

13. Please provide household income.

Please upload a copy of your transcripts.

Please upload a letter of recommendation.