Barrington Area Chamber accepting applications for scholarship awards

Submitted by Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Application forms are now available for the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship.

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awards Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarships each spring to local high school students pursuing higher education through a university, community college, or vocational/trade certification program.

Eligible students must be from the Barrington area or the student of an employee of a chamber member business. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500.

To be eligible, students must complete an application and submit it with all supporting documents no later than Friday, May 1. All supporting documents should be single-sided. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Return the complete package to: Scholarship Committee, BACC, 190 E. James St., Barrington, IL 60010. For information, call (847) 381-2525.

Only completed applications with required information will qualify for consideration. The scholarship is not based on financial need. The recipient of the award will be notified no later than May 7, and announced to chamber members at the Spring Fashion Show & Scholarship Luncheon on May 23 at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington.

The scholarship award will be made out directly to the recipient with documented acceptance at their school of choice. Recipients must be willing to have their name and photo used for publicity purposes. Write legibly or include typed attachments. Recipients are asked to attend the event.

Application forms for the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship are available online at www.barringtonchamber.com/scholarships/. Scholarship application forms can also be picked up from the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce offices at 190 E. James St., Barrington, or email email@barringtonchamber.com.