SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
The Schaumburg Business Association(SBA) awards scholarships of up to $2,500 to high school students graduating in 2022 with goals to pursue a business related degree in college, and to adults looking to further their careers through further education in advanced manufacturing related fields. Awards are based on several considerations that include academic achievement, community involvement, and need. Scholarships will be awarded in a one time payment by check, within 30 days of announcement.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
· Applicant must plan to attend atechnical or trade school, business college, or a two- or four-year college oruniversity in the state of Illinois.
· Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
· The application packet must be fully completed and received by the Schaumburg Business Association by May 5, 2022.
Completed applications may be e-mailed to ccox@schaumburgbusiness.com ,mailed, faxed, or dropped off in person.
The staff and Board of Directors forthe SBA will not speak to or communicate with any applicant, or their proxies, regarding their submissions during the application process.
Applicant finalist must be availablefor an interview with the scholarship Committee.
APPLICATION PACKET COMPONENTS
· 2022 Scholarship Application (components below)
· One official copy of high school transcript
· Two signed letters of recommendation from a teacher, employee or non-related adult.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:______________________________________________________________
High School: _________________________________________________________
Year of Graduation: ___________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _________________________________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________
Please provide the following information:
Autobiographical Summary
o Tell us a little about yourself.
o Why you need this scholarship
o What school you hope to attend and if you’ve been accepted
o Intended major and career goals
Extracurricular Activities
o List any high school-relatedextracurricular activities in which you have participated and how they haveprepared you for the future.
Community Service
o List any volunteer activities that youparticipate in related to community service.
o How do you plan to be involved incommunity service in the future?
Employment
o College Applicants: What paying jobs have you held while in highschool? Please identify whether you heldthese jobs during the school year or as summer jobs.
o Advanced Manufacturing Applicants: Please list your current employment, or immediate past employment location, and address. Please provide a contact for your manager from your current/previous employer. Do you plan to work while in school?
Official copy of high school transcript
2 Letters ofRecommendation two signed letters of recommendation from a teacher, employee ornon-related adults.
Please send submissions to:
Mail: Schaumburg Business Association
1501 E. Woodfield Rd. Suite 115N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Email: ccox@schaumburgbusiness.com
