Carol Stream Chamber Foundation board taking scholarship applications

The Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Foundation board of directors is now taking scholarship applications at www.carolstreamchamber.com/scholarship/.

The foundation was established in June 2014 to assist students who are residents of Carol Stream, Illinois in pursuing higher education by raising funds for scholarships, for educational programs to benefit businesses and charitable aid in the community.

The foundation is a 501c(3) organization; donations are tax deductible according to IRS tax code.

The foundation offers postsecondary scholarships to eligible Carol Stream residents.

The applicant must be a Carol Stream resident. The student must fully complete the scholarship application form and see that the form is fully executed.

The student must plan to attend an institution of higher learning: a four-year college or university, a two-year community college, or a professional trade school.

Applicants may not be a child of a member of the chamber foundation's board of directors.

Deadline to submit applications is Friday, Feb. 26. Interviews with prospective candidates will take place on March 16. You can anticipate about 5-10 minutes for your interview.

For information, contact info@carolstreamchamber.com or (630) 665-3325.