Chamber | Committees
Scholarship Committee

Chair: Shirley Fogarino

Mission

To establish and maintain a supportive role in the educational field by encouraging individuals to continue to challenge themselves by enhancing their knowledge.

Purpose

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is for academic support for children of Chamber of Commerce members. This is a $500 to $1000 scholarship awarded to a High School senior.

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Foundation administers the scholarship program. The scholarship is awarded eash year at the Chamber's annual dinner.

Scholarship Use

The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, living costs, or any other need in support of the recipient's college education.

Selection

Screen and selection will be done by a committee consituted by the Board of Directors of the Chamber.

Criteria

  • The scholarship will be awarded on:
  • Scholastic achievement -- 2.5 GPA or above
  • Financial need
  • Citizenship, leadership, service and employment
  • Interview with the scholarship committee (only finalists will interview with the committee)

Selection will be based on:

  • 40% Scholastic achievement
  • 15% Finanical need
  • 25% Citizenship, leadership, service and employment
  • 20% Interview with the Scholarship Committee