The Rockford Chamber of Commerce (RCC) wants to promote education in the local area. Each year the chamber offers area students the opportunity to vie for a scholarship to further their education, this year the RCC will award 4 – $1,500.00 scholarships. The scholarship awards may be used for public, private or community colleges, universities and specialized schools or trades programs directly following the student’s graduation from high school.

To apply for the scholarship a student must do the following:

• Complete the RCC Scholarship Application Form.
• A letter of reference from a high school administrator, coach, teacher, instructor, or Rockford Chamber of Commerce member. This is limited to a one page, typed double-spaced and must be signed by the referring individual.
• A response to the essay theme:

Applicants may download the application below. After completing the above, please send to: Linda Southwick, Executive Director, 17 S Monroe Street, Rockford, MI 49341, or to: execdir@rockfordmichamber.com.  Completed applications and essays must be received at the Chamber Office no later than midnight Friday, February 4, 2022.

The RCC Scholarship winners will be notified by March 4, 2022.  A certificate will be presented to the winner by a member of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce board at their high school honors convocation (if appropriate). Winner’s will also be announced at the 17th Annual Rockford Community EXPO, March 19, 2022, and will be invited to accept the award on stage.

SCHOLARSHIP CLOSED FOR 2022

These are the open positions that have been submitted by Chamber businesses. Please review the information for criteria, contact information, and further details.