The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation awards scholarships to students that display positive character, leadership skills, academic excellence, community involvement, and future aspirations.
Each year, the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors as well as adults looking to further their education. These scholarship opportunities are open to all employees of Chamber Members. Scholarships are formally awarded each year at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.
Scholarships for High School Graduates
Since 1994, college scholarships have been awarded to Kenosha County High School students that display positive character, leadership skills, academic excellence, community involvement, and future aspirations. Among other qualifications, applicants must have a connection to the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce either through an employer or a parent/guardian’s employer. In 2024, the Foundation plans to award a minimum of four $2,500 scholarships.
Scholarship applications are no longer being accepted and were due April 19, 2024.
Scholarship for Adult Learners
The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is granting a scholarship to an adult learner employed by a Chamber member business. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Chamber member employee pursuing a degree or certificate at a 4-year college/university or a 2-year technical college.
Scholarship applications are no longer being accepted and were due May 3, 2024.
Scholarship for Finishing Your Degree
The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is granting a scholarship to a student looking to complete their degree. One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Chamber member employee currently enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester at a 4-year college/university or a 2-year technical college.
Scholarship applications are no longer being accepted and were due May 3, 2024.
Scholarships for Women Adult Learners
Tempo Kenosha has partnered with the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation to provide two $750 scholarships for the continuing education of local women to obtain an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s Degree.
Tempo Kenosha is a group of diverse accomplished women in business, public service, education, and the arts, who have demonstrated excellence and community leadership. The Kenosha chapter holds monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month where speakers present on a variety of subjects in both professional and personal development.
Scholarship applications are currently being accepted and will be due June 14, 2024.
