WBC Scholarships

Merit Scholarship

The WBC Scholarship recognizes outstanding female high school seniors who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists young women in their pursuit of higher education and their desire to assist other young women in reaching their full leadership potential after post-secondary graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

The recipient of the scholarship must:

Be a student in good standing at her high school and must have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA. Good standing is defined as acceptable citizenship and attendance.
Have demonstrated community service (for example school, faith-based or civic organizations, or employers).
Will be attending an accredited post-secondary educational program during the following academic year.
Be an employee or the daughter of an employee of a business or organization that is a current member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Children of the chamber staff, WBC Board, or the scholarship selection committee are ineligible.

How to Apply

Complete ALL requested information on the application form. You need not be accepted at a school before applying for the scholarship. Submit the application to your Guidance Counselor for their endorsement and they will forward the application the Women’s Business Council Scholarship Selection Committee.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023. Final evaluation may involve an in-person interview with the scholarship selection committee. Scholarships will be announced in May 2023.

Life Long Learner Merit Scholarship

The WBC scholarship recognizes adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago. These women have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists women in their pursuit of higher education and their desire to assist other young women in reaching their full leadership potential after post-secondary graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

The recipient of the scholarship must:

Be an employee or a spouse/domestic partner of a business or organization that is a current member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber staff, WBC Board members, and the scholarship selection committee are ineligible.*
Provide a recommendation letter from her (or spouse/domestic partner) employer
Have demonstrated community service
Will be attending an accredited post-secondary educational program during the following academic year

How to Apply

Complete ALL requested information on the application form.* You need not be accepted at a school before applying for the scholarship. Submit the application to your Guidance Counselor for their endorsement and they will forward the application the Women’s Business Council Scholarship Selection Committee.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023. Final evaluation may involve an in-person interview with the scholarship selection committee. Scholarships will be announced in May 2023.

Application

Section A: Basic Information

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) *

High School *

GPA *

Email *

Parent or Guardian Information (if completing Merit Scholarship Application)

Name *

First

Last

Relationship to Applicant *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Employer *

Position *

Email *

Employer Information (if completing Life Long Learner Scholarship Application)

Company *

Name *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Primary *

Position *

Email *

How are you affiliated with this employer *

My employer Spouse/domestic partner's employer

Spouse's name *

Spouse's Position *

I have applied to (list institutions): *

My course of study will be: *

I have: *

Been accepted by (name(s) of institution) Been placed on a waiting list by (name(s) of institution) Not heard at this time from (name(s) of institution)

Name of Institution *

Section B: Extracurricular Activities

Please list all activities, awards, honors, clubs and special recognition earned through school, employment, and or other community service activities.

School *

Community *

Employment *

Please explain how receiving this scholarship will affect your ability to be successful in college. *

Section C: Personal References

If completing Merit Scholarship Application

Please upload a personal reference(s). References may include your employer, teacher, coach, etc. Please include reference's name, telephone number, and their relationship to the applicant.

Upload Reference(s) *

Max file size: 20MB

If completing Life Long Learner Scholarship Application

Please upload a personal reference(s) EXCLUDING family and employer.

Upload Reference(s) *

Max file size: 20MB

Section D: Essays

There is a total of three essays, 300 words each maximum. Please use specific examples. Essays may be typed and attached to the application.

1. (This essay is mandatory) Please explain how you plan to assist others in reaching their full leadership potential and how you will improve the quality of life in your community following graduation from a post-secondary institution.

Please answer two out of the following three essays:
2. Describe an obstacle in your life and how you overcame it, as well as how it has shaped you.
3. Talk about your strengths and weaknesses and how they contribute.
4. Describe how you would define leadership.

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Upload Essay *

Max file size: 20MB

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Women's Business council Scholarships

Merit Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

How to Apply

Life Long Learner Merit Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

How to Apply

Application

Section A: Basic Information

Section B: Extracurricular Activities

Section C: Personal References

Section D: Essays