Dear Applicant,

The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation consists of area businesses and organizations committed to supporting the community. For over 30 years the Chamber has been awarding scholarships to high school seniors. The David Germain, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is named after the Chamber’s first Executive Director who also served as East Brunswick Township Clerk and spent many years helping to improve the quality of life in the East Brunswick region. This annual scholarship program memorializes David Germain, Sr. and carries on his commitment to the community.

This year the Chamber Foundation will be awarding $1,500 scholarships. Requirements for scholarship applicants are:

1. Current residency in East Brunswick, Milltown, South River or Spotswood with a minimum 2-year residency immediately preceding the scholarship application.

Or

A child of a current full time employee of a chamber member company regardless of where the scholarship applicant resides.

2. Completion of the scholarship application and submission by April 30, 2008 to the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 56, 21 Brunswick Woods Dr, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

3. A narrative written by the applicant as to his/her background and/or special needs that would merit the scholarship award.

4. Acceptance of the scholarship recipient by an accredited institution of higher learning or a specialized facility.

While academic achievement is an extremely important criterion, the Scholarship Committee will also focus on the applicant’s:

· Extra-curricular and work activities

· Financial need

· Community commitment

· Special family circumstances

We are seeking candidates who will make our community proud.

Sincerely,

Marianne B Wehrenberg

Executive Director