Congratulations to our 2024
Business Scholarship Recipients!

Left to right: Clara Howell (Penn Manor), Wyatt Tomison (Solanco), Owen Krause (Lampeter-Strasburg) and Grant Shaubach (Pequea Valley)

Applications open early 2025

$750 Business Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th

Recipients Announced to Schools by May 1st

Our Chamber awards $750 Business Scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Solanco, Lampeter-Strasburg, Pequea Valley, and Penn Manor school districts. This includes students who are homeschooled in the area. 

This scholarship is designed for students who are passionate about business ownership, supporting those with entrepreneurial goals as they start and grow their own businesses.

Higher education is NOT required. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Funds can be used to cover essential start-up expenses, including:

  • Purchasing necessary equipment for your business
  • Attorney fees for business formation
  • Licensing fees 
  • Web design 
  • Educational expenses associated with furthering your education in your chosen field
  • Expenses related to participation in an apprenticeship program

You can apply online below or print an application and email it to admin@southernlancasterchamber.com. Applications will be made anonymous and shared with the SLCCC Scholarship Committee for final determination of the winning recipients. The scholarship recipients will be announced by May 1st of the graduating year to the school districts. Recipients will be announced at the school award night. Recipients are invited to attend the Chamber’s June member meeting to be recognized and receive their scholarship funds!Â