2026 Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship

Description

The Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship Program awards $20,000 in scholarships each year to graduating seniors within the Arlington ISD to attend a college/university of their choice!
Eight (8) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to one graduating senior from each of the six traditional high schools and the two early college high schools.
 
Eligibility & Intended Use of Scholarship
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants are required to complete the application, write an essay and provide all of the supporting documents. Students are required to be enrolled as a full-time student by fall 2026 semester.
 
The scholarship is intended to be used for tuition and fees. Funds may initially be split between the two semesters, at the discretion of the university or college, and any remaining funds will continue to roll from semester to semester until they have been used. In the event the student transfers to a different college/university or skips a semester, the remaining scholarship funds are non-transferable and will be sent back to the Greater Arlington Chamber.
 
Application Requirements
Essay (250-750 Word Count, MLA Format)
One Academic Recommendation (Teacher, Counselor, Athletic or School Club Coach, School Administrator)
One Community Recommendation (Non-Related: Community Member, Employer, Mentor, Religious Official)
Unofficial Transcript
Parent Signature
﻿Please note that this is a merit-based scholarship and may have an impact on any need-based or athletic scholarships you have been or will be awarded.

Selection Process

Judging Criteria:
The application will be scored on the following criteria: Academic achievement and community engagement.
 
The essay will be evaluated based upon how well you demonstrate your knowledge and the future projections of the career you have chosen, the educational pathway in order to achieve your chosen career, and how your career will impact the community.
 
A well-written essay will show you have done research to answer all of the questions outlined in the essay topic, provided original thoughts/content, leave the reader with an overall impression and understanding of your career and proper use of grammar/punctuation and MLA formatting.
 
Selection Criteria:
Members of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Committee and community business leaders will evaluate all applications received. Essays will be evaluated and scored, and the top two scoring applicants from each high school will be selected to attend a mandatory orientation. Students will be asked to participate in a "Take 5" exercise to gain knowledge from an industry professional in your field of interest. Finally, students will be interviewed by a panel of three or more judges to make the final decision.

Application Due: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

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The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce brings together public and private-sector strategic partners to identify trends and address challenges that will positively affect the future of our community. As Arlington’s oldest and largest business organization, we are committed to serving our 1,100+ members and advocating for the ‘Can Do' business community of greater Arlington. The Chamber provides numerous opportunities for you to engage with the business community. We encourage you to participate in Chamber programs, initiatives and events that can deliver value to you, your business and your community. Our Mission: “Together, We Champion Economic and Community Prosperity.” Our Key Strategies Grow Our Members’ Businesses, Foster Economic Prosperity, Amplify the Voice of Business and Develop the Community’s Future. To learn more about the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.arlingtontx.com.

Total Amount Awarded to Applicants: $0.00