The Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2008 Scholarship Program

Since 1997, The Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has awarded nearly $160,000.00 to Latino students within the Aurora community. These scholarships are funded through sponsorships, donations and participation in the Annual Aurora Hispanic Chamber Golf Outing.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is restricted to students:

• Enrolled in an accredited post-secondary school on a full-time basis;

• Be a resident of Aurora, North Aurora, Batavia, Montgomery, Oswego or Sugar Grove;

• Have an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and

• Demonstrate financial need.

Application Deadline

Completed application and support materials are to be postmarked no later than April 30, 2008.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.Mail completed application and additional documentation to:

Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Committee
605 Broadway Ave.
Aurora, IL 60505

Notification
Applicants will receive a letter from the Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce shortly after June 1, 2008 regarding the Scholarship Committee’s recommendations.

Award Ceremony

Applicant must volunteer at the Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing and attend the Award Ceremony immediately following. The event will be held at Bliss Creek Golf Course on August 1, 2008.

Disbursement of Awards

If selected, it will be the recipient’s responsibility to provide the Scholarship Committee verification of enrollment such as proof of registration at an accredited post-secondary school by July 15, 2008. The funds will then be forwarded to the institution. Recipients should therefore also provide the complete address of the department in order to insure proper posting of scholarship funds.