One of the Chamber of Commerce's better initiatives:
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2014 Saluki Stay Scholarship Program which aids in the retention of student at Southern Illinois University. One of the most unique scholarship programs at SIU, the Saluki Stay scholarship awards five returning students with in-kind gifts ranging from store gift cards and assistance with utility bills to meals in area restaurants. The total value of awards is expected to be nearly $1,500 each.
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2014 Saluki Stay Scholarship Program which aids in the retention of student at Southern Illinois University. One of the most unique scholarship programs at SIU, the Saluki Stay scholarship awards five returning students with in-kind gifts ranging from store gift cards and assistance with utility bills to meals in area restaurants. The total value of awards is expected to be nearly $1,500 each.
To be eligible for the award, students must be enrolled full-time for
the fall semester 2014, be juniors or seniors with at least a 2.8 grade
point average, have attended SIU for at the last two years and must be
employed by a current Carbondale Chamber of Commerce member in good
standing. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated
financial need. Completed applications are due May 9, 2014. Applications
and additional information are available online at
scholarships.siu.edu/search and searching for “Saluki Stay.”
The scholarship program is an effort of the Chamber’s Saluki Pride
committee that works to strengthen relationships between Southern
Illinois University and Carbondale’s business community.
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