Sargent Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Scholarship
Investing in Local Students & Their Future
The Sargent Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer two scholarships to outstanding students who plan to attend a college, university, junior college, or trade school. This scholarship program is open to qualifying students who reside in Sargent, Cedar Lake, or Cedar Lane, and scholarship funds may be used for tuition or fees.
Whether you are preparing to begin your next step in higher education or returning to continue your studies, we encourage you to apply.
Scholarship at a Glance
Deadline
April 30th, 2026
Who Can Apply
Students who reside in Sargent, Cedar Lake, or Cedar Lane
Eligible Education Paths
College, university, junior college, or trade school
Award Timing
Scholarships are awarded in May and must be claimed by February of the following calendar year.
About the Program
Each year, the Sargent Area Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to deserving applicants who meet the program requirements established by the Scholarship Committee. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, career goals, leadership, and involvement.
Award amounts vary depending on available funds. In 2025, the Chamber awarded two scholarships of $2,500 each. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or trade school. Applicants may reapply in future years, regardless of whether they have received the scholarship before.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, students must meet all of the following requirements:
- Reside in Sargent, Cedar Lake, or Cedar Lane
- Be enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time student in the fall at a college, university, junior college, or trade school, or currently be enrolled full-time
- Submit a completed application and all required materials by April 30
There are no restrictions on the type of degree or certification pursued.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following:
- Scholastic achievement
- Career goals
- Leadership and involvement
All applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.
Decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are final.
What You’ll Need to Apply:
For High School Seniors or Recent Graduates
Applicants should submit:
- A completed and signed application form
- High school transcript with class ranking
- SAT, ACT, and/or TSI scores, if required by the chosen school
- A typed narrative covering career goals, activities supporting those goals, reason for seeking the scholarship, intended use of the scholarship, school choice, course of study, and future plans
- Three letters of recommendation from non-family members
- Availability for a 20-minute meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee
For Applicants Returning to School
Applicants should submit:
- A completed and signed application form
- Transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, or trade schools
- A typed narrative covering career goals, activities supporting those goals, reason for seeking the scholarship, intended use of the scholarship, school choice, course of study, and future plans
- Three letters of recommendation from non-family members
- Availability for a 20-minute meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee
2026 Scholarship Application Form
The Chamber’s 2026 scholarship application form is a fillable PDF, organized into clear sections to help applicants complete it more easily, including Applicant Information, Education History, Career & Education Goals, Activities Supporting Your Career Goals, Community Service, Work Experience, and Scholarship Plans.
Submission Instructions
Completed applications and supporting materials should be emailed to:
Please use the following subject line:
2026 Scholarship Application – [Your Name]
Additional Information
Please keep the following in mind:
- Scholarship funds may only be applied to tuition or fees
- Funds are mailed directly to the college or trade school
- Failure to enroll full-time will result in forfeiture of the scholarship
- Recipient(s) will be required to attend the Sargent Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held in December
- The Chamber reserves the right to modify or withdraw the scholarship at any time
