Business Scholarship Application

Chamber Business Scholarships of $2,500 each are intended for students planning to pursue an education in business whether in the trades or professional services. High school seniors graduating in 2027 may apply for the scholarship.

Applications must be received by Monday, April 26, 2027.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Will you be attending Northern Virginia Community College or a trade school? The Chamber is very interested in providing scholarships for students who are staying local for their education.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Students must live in Braddock, Franconia, Mount Vernon or Springfield magisterial districts, Fairfax County, Virginia or go to school at one of the high schools in these districts.

2. Students must complete the online application. All information must be provided for the application to be considered. Complete the online application below and be sure to click the “submit” button.

3. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a grade transcript with the application. Email your transcript to holly@mountvernonspringfield.com with “Scholarship Transcript” as the subject.

4. Completed applications must be received by Monday, April 27,2026.

Scholarships will be awarded at a reception on Thursday, May 27, 6:00 pm, at the National Museum of the United States Army.

Those awarded scholarships must be present at this reception.

Scholarship Application

Name

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip/Postal Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Name of High School You Attend

Your High School GPA

Name of University / College / Trade School You Will Attend

In one sentence describe your educational goals and professional aspirations.

Submit a 300-500 word essay on your current interest in business, your plans to pursue a business education, and your business plans after graduation. Share with us your views on being a future business and community leader.

Submit a list of honors, award and leadership positions accomplished during high school. Include your work history.

OPTIONAL How would you use your STEM or environmental education to support or run a future business?

Is either of your parents active duty military? Is either of your parents active duty military? Yes No

Are you receiving a military scholarship? Are you receiving a military scholarship? Yes No

A copy of your high school transcript must be received to complete this application. Email the transcript to holly@mountvernonspringfield.com or mail to Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 7686 Richmond Highway, Suite 203A, Alexandria, VA 22306. Your application will NOT be considered without a copy of your transcript.

By submitting this application I verify that the information in this application is correct and that it is my own work. By submitting this application I verify that the information in this application is correct and that it is my own work. This application is my own work and is correct.

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