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Young Professionals Council Scholarship

Award Descriptions

YPC Student of the Year ​- Awarded to an undergraduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university or college in the Lehigh Valley. 

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible to apply for the scholarship if you are a first or second year undergraduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university or college in the Lehigh Valley. 

Application Checklist: 

- A completed application, including all attachments. 
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family individuals familiar with your academic standing and community             engagement.
- Current academic transcript. 

Please complete ALL requested information on the application form in order to be considered for the scholarship. 
Your completed application must be postmarked by TBD

Please mail the completed application to:
Young Professionals Council
Attn: Brittany Wiltshire 
840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205 
Allentown, PA 18101
or emailed to brittanyw@lehighvalleychamber.org

    Section A: Basic Information 

    Section B: Your Educational Background

    Schools you have attended in the past 3 years (high school and college)



    Max file size: 20MB

    Section C: Extracurricular Activities 

    Please highlight those activities you are most proud of in High School or College.

    Section D: Essay Question

    The following discussion questions are a critical part of your application. Please answer fully and to the best of your ability.

    Instructions:

    - Your response must be submitted on separate pages. 
    - Include your full name and the page number at the top, right corner of each page. 
    - Your responses must be double-spaced using a 12-point Arial font. 
    - Please pay close attention to the word limits for each question. Exceeding the word limit can negatively impact the                 overall evaluation of your application. 

    YPC Student of the Year Award:

     Q: Why should you be our choice for the YPC Student of the Year? (Limit to a total of 500 words)  
           Use the following prompts to tell us about your educational plans, as well as your involvement and leadership in the               YPC Community. 
    • What is the biggest obstacle you have faced and overcame in your life?
    • How will your studies or career plans help you to have a positive impact on the Lehigh Valley Community?
    • How will you actively serve as a leader within your community?

    Q: Educational and Career Goals (Limit to a total of 500 words)
    •  Please explain your specific, short-term educational goals.
    • Please explain your long-term career goals and interests?
    •  What do you see as your future place in the Lehigh Valley?

    Max file size: 20MB
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