Chamber Offers 2 Scholarships to HS Students

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber

The Douglas County Chamber Foundation presents the Chamber Leadership Scholarships annually to two High School Seniors from the Douglas County School System who have demonstrated their leadership in the community. The first place scholarship is $1,000 and the second place scholarship is $500. The applicants must have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average or higher, plan to attend an institution of higher learning, have demonstrated leadership experience through school, community activity or work experience, and write a one-page essay on a leader they admire and why. Applications are available online at www.douglascountygeorgia.com under the Leadership tab. Applications are due March 15 by 5 p.m.

The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is a non-profit organization designed specifically for educational projects revolving around business leadership. If you are interested in learning more about the Foundation and its functions or to donate to the scholarship fund please contact Sara Ray at 770-942-5022 ext. 306 or at ray@douglascountygeorgia.com.