2011 Scholarship Program: Click here for the 2011 scholarship application [PDF]. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 15, 2011.

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The Greater Blythewood Chamber is carrying on the Blythewood Business Coalition's tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors who live within the 29016 zip code area. Scholarships are funded through donations and through Christmas parade sponsorships.

Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, scholastic achievement, and involvementin community, school, church, and other public service organizations. Also considered is the qality of essays and interviews.

Details and deadlines for the scholarship program will be announced through the GBCC, local media and Richland 2 School District high school guidance departments. Applicants need to submit an application package consisting of the scholarship application, a high school transcript, a letter of academic recommendation from their school, a 500-word essay about a book or piece of literature and how it has impacted them, an acceptance letter from the school the student plans to attend and a letter of Estimated Family Contributions (EFC) from FAFSA.

For the GBCC's 2011 Scholarship Program, completed applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 15, 2011. The GBCC's Scholarship Committee will interview applicants May 2-3, 2011 and will notify the recipients in writing. Scholarship recipients, families, and guests will be invited to attend the annual scholarship award dinner and ceremony on Monday, May 23, 2011.

Happy Dollars

At the end of each Chamber meeting, you'll find people reaching into their pockets and wallets. It's not to pay for breakfast; instead, it's because they want to share a "Happy Dollar" and some good news. It might be to announce a birthday or anniversary, to thank someone or to note any happy, positive event. And here's another happy thought: all Happy Dollars go into the Chamber's treasury to help fund our scholarship program!

As part of the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce's annual scholarship program, GBCC offers the Carolyn Raines Scholarship to a graduating high school senior in the 29016 zip code who has demonstrated exemplary community service in the same spirit as the late Carolyn Kelly Raines for whom the scholarship fund is named.

This scholarship is funded primarily through contributions from GBCC members and friends. If you would like to contribute to this scholarship fund, please send your check (payable to the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce and marked "Raines Scholarship Fund") to:

Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1055
Blythewood, SC 29016