2026 Chamber Scholarship Application

Join the Chamber and become a viable member of the local business community.

Applications Due by May 31, 2026

The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Twelve, $1,000 scholarships will be offered to our 2026 graduates!

Criteria:
- The student must have a parent or legal guardian that is a Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Member or employed at a Chamber members business. Check out the Member Directory at www.cottagegrovechamber.org for the list of all Chamber members.

- The student must be pursuing post-secondary education at either a trade, two-year or four-year educational or vocational institution in the summer or fall of 2026.

Applicant's Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Cell *

Current High School *

Attending College/Trade School *

Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Parent/Guardian Name(s) *

Essay Question: Reflect on a memorable experience you've had interacting with a local business or entrepreneur. What did you learn from this experience, and how has it shaped your understanding of the importance of business in our community? *

(Response must be typed and be no more than 500 words in length, attached to this application)

Please provide a brief description (in resume format) of: *

Please provide a brief description (in resume format) of: your involvement in school activities; any volunteer and work experience; career and educational goals; and your personal need for scholarship funds.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Monday, June 29, 2026

If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be invited to participate in and be introduced to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce members at the annual event that supports these scholarships. The 2026 Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2025, at River Oaks Golf Couse in Cottage Grove. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a celebratory event at 4:30 PM. You will also need to email your headshot to: Laurie@cottagegrovechamber.org

Check this box to confirm your parent is a member of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

Yes

What is the name of their business?

Check this box to confirm you are an employee of a member of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

Yes

What is the name of the business you are employed?