Lockport Chamber Moving Forward Scholarship

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce would like to assist students who will be pursuing a degree in any field by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies to five students.

The funds may be used for any term, including the summer term, during the awarded academic school year. This scholarship will be provided to a graduating senior of any Will County High School.

Scholarship Application

About the Moving Forward Scholarship

Application Information

Must be a citizen of the United States of America

Must have a minimum of 3.0 of 4.0 scale unweighted cumulative GPA up to and including first semester of senior year in High School

Must be either entering or enrolled in college/university or trade/technical school in the United States of America on a full-time basis

Must submit application and all required materials in single envelope by deadline date

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who work for any active Lockport Chamber of Commerce business
All scholarship applications and requested materials must be postmarked by April 3, 2026

Lockport Chamber of Commerce will not acknowledge receipt of applications
Recipients only will be notified by LTHS to attend awards night when scholarship will be awarded

Students that do not receive scholarships are not notified
The following materials are required to complete the application process.

Application - must be on original form

A short essay (250-350 words) based on interviewing a business owner in the community and telling their story of successes/failures

Resume including work experience (jobs with or without pay), school experiences (athletics, clubs, etc.), out-of-school activities (church, scouts, etc.), awards you have received, and hobbies and special interests (name at top only)

Two letters of recommendation - one from faculty, one from Lockport Chamber member in good standing

Transcript from school showing GPA required (awardees will be verified)

Questions about the Scholarship

If you have any questions about the Moving Forward Scholarship, contact us by email office@lockportchamber.com or call 815-838-3357

Scholarship Application Form

Core Values

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce strives to be the voice of the business community, concentrating on four core values:

Promotion

Sponsorship Opportunities,

Listing in the Lockport Community Directory,

Social media posts and e-blasts to other Chamber members

Education

Breakfast & Lunch meetings with educational speakers,

Moving Forward Scholarship program for college bound students

Networking

Business After Hours,

Ribbon Cuttings,

Annual Golf Outing,

Member Breakfasts & Lunches

Service

Supporting our community, the Chamber Members and other Lockport based organizations

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