The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is aiding students with higher education in mind by making college scholarships available. The scholarships are named in honor of the late James Near, a resident and successful businessperson in our community and with Wendy's International. The Chamber Foundation will award six $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors in our school district in the following manner:

$1,500 to a graduate of Westerville North High School
$1,500 to a graduate of Westerville South High School
$1,500 to a graduate of Westerville Central High School
$1,500 to a graduate of any private or parochial school by a student residing in the Westerville City School District
$1,500 to any graduate residing in the Westerville City School District who is enrolling in a two year program at a Community College, Technical School, or a four year college
$1,500 to any graduate residing in the Westerville City School District who is enrolling at Otterbein College

Applicants will be considered on a basis of involvement in extra-curricular activities, need and volunteerism/community involvement.

Applications will be available at high schools after February 23 each year or at the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce office.

"The Chamber feels very fortunate to be able to offer financial assistance to our leaders of tomorrow," stated Mark Ginty, Union Savings Bank, Jim Near Scholarship Committee Selection team member. For more information about the Jim Near Scholarship program, contact the guidance counselor at your student's high school or the Chamber office.

Otterbein Master of Business Administration Scholarship

This scholarship is for qualified applicants for their first year in the Otterbein MBA program. Qualifications are that the applicant:

Has a college degree
Has a letter of acceptance from the Otterbein MBA Program
Be either a member of the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce or an employee of a member

Life Long Learning Scholarships

These scholarships are designed for individuals desiring specific coursework to advance their job performance and career.

To be considered the applicant must:

Be a member or the employee of a member of the Chamber
Register for specific courses that are beneficial to the applicant's employer and/or the career of the employee
Register at an accredited institution or be performed by a licensed or recognized provider of coursework in the industry
Not apply for course work that fulfills a mandated educational requirement or be for the maintenance of any license
Have the support of the employer such as partial funding, matching funds or time off from work. However, the course cannot be of the type that would qualify for 100% tuition reimbursement by the employer

Applications and further criteria may be obtained by contacting the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce at (614) 882-8917 or info@westervillechamber.com. Applications will be accepted at any time during the year. Selections of recipients will be made monthly.

Nondiscrimination Policy: The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, national origin, or disabling condition.

Scholarship Applications:

MBA Scholarship Application
Life Long Learning Application
Leadership Westerville 2009 Application (.pdf)
Jim Near Scholarship Application (.pdf)

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