Rising Star Program

Background:

The Oceanside Chamber's Rising Star Program aims to champion students that have overcome significant challenges in their life, but have managed to keep, or get back on track, with their education. The Chamber will honor one high school senior each month from each of our area high schools at a breakfast event. At the end of the school year, our goal is to give scholarships to several students from each of our participating high schools. Our scholarships range from $1,000 - $5,000 per student to assist in funding a 2-4 year post-secondary education. Scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated commitment to pursue higher education. Applicants will be asked to write an essay, outlining their higher education goals. Members of the Chamber’s Workforce Development Task Force will review scholarship applications and determine how the funds are awarded.

While scholarships may be awarded for a wide variety of fields of study, our Task Force will be asked to keep in mind the emerging industries in our region including technology, biotech/life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and hospitality.

Rising Star Breakfasts are open to all educators, family members of students being honored, Chamber Board Members, business leaders, community members and event sponsors. All donations to the Rising Star program are tax deductible through the Oceanside Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

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