PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities for graduating high school senior at Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School who have exhibited excellence in studies, and plan to pursue a business major or other related field at an accredited institution or acknowledged business school. The individuals must have a 3.0 GPA or greater and be community service oriented.
The Annual Scholarships, in the amount of $500.00 each were created to recognize excellence, encourage business students of the future, and to demonstrate the value of success to the human experience.
Parsippany High School or Parsippany Hills High School seniors graduating in June 2017 who are currently attending are eligible. Applicants must (a) be Parsippany residents, (b) plan to pursue post-secondary studies in business, (c) have demonstrated community service and (d) have a 3.0 GPA grade average or greater.
“The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors are committed to serving our community and encourage our young adults to pursue their unique dreams. We encourage all graduating seniors to continue their education and to participate in our community, said Robert Peluso, President.”
“The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was established in 2015 and I am very proud to start such program to help the graduating class pursue their education dreams” said Nicolas Limanov, Board Member, Chairman of the Scholarship Program. Limanov, a graduate of Parsippany High School received many scholarships to pursue his college education and is very active in community service programs.
Application information has been sent to the high school guidance offices for distribution. Applications are available through high school guidance offices as well as online by clicking here.
Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the the guidance department or Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Post Office Box 6205, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2017. Applicants will be judged by a committee consisting of panelists representing each artistic discipline. All panelists are professionals with a high level of expertise and professional business experience. Winners will be notified at the annual awards presentations at each high school.
PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. PACC works with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.
For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce please call (973) 402-6400 or click here.
