Criteria
In the spirit of our commitment to supporting local business and future community leaders, the Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce Regional Scholarship is designed to address the educational needs of our members and their families.
The scholarship is open to:
- Students enrolled full-time in Fall this current year in any first-year program at St. Peter’s College or Carlton Trail College
- High school students accepted into a business college or an agriculture-related post-secondary program for Fall this current year
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
- Be currently employed with, or have previously been employed by, a Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) member business
- Demonstrate commitment and involvement in business, industry, and/or community within the Humboldt region
- Provide a letter of reference from their HDCC employer
Additional consideration will be given to students intending to pursue a career in the Humboldt area.
Amount
The scholarship amount is a minimum of $1,000, with potential for additional contributions from Chamber members.
Application Process
Submit the completed application form along with a letter of reference from your HDCC by May 30, 2025.
Past Recipients
- 2022- Isabelle ebert
- 2021 - Ayden Gunther
- 2020 - Victoria Engele
- 2019 - Torri-Lyn Behiel
- 2018 - Adam Eichorst
- 2017 - Tyson Fraess
- 2016 - Tyler Behiel
- 2015 - Ashley Demers
- 2013 - Melissa Sliva
- 2012 - Landon Lefebrve
- 2011 - Sarah Doepker
Member Support
The HDCC commits $1,000 per year to this scholarship fund. As a member of the Chamber, you can partner with us and provide additional funds for this award. As our partner, you will be recognized as such, in the media, advertising, on our website etc. At the same time, partnering with us in this initiative allows you to show your student staff members that you support them in their endeavors to pursue post-secondary studies and has the potential to increase the participation and retention of rural students in our region.
