FRUITLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore,
Considerations: Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and recipients must agree to appear before the Chamber at a City Council meeting so that the award can be acknowledged and photographed for publicity purposes.
Nature of Award: Minimum of $500 for one academic year.
How to Apply: Applications are available at www.cfes.org/scholarships. Completed applications must be submitted to the Fruitland Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Advisory Committee (address indicated on scholarship application form) by no later than April 1st to be considered for a scholarship award. The application is complete only when the following have been submitted:
- A completed scholarship application.
- Most recent official transcript of grades.
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members (e.g. teacher, guidance counselor, employer, athletic coach, etc.)
- One page essay answering the following question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” Applicant may be required to be interviewed by the Scholarship Advisory Committee.
Who May Apply: Residents of Fruitland, Maryland, who reside in the Fruitland election and tax district, that
have been accepted as a full time student at an accredited four-year college or university, or an accredited two- year institution, within the state of Maryland.