“Dear Scholarship Committee, I am very honored to be the recipient of this very generous award.  This will be very helpful with paying for my first year of tuition at Tiffin University.  Thank you so much for choosing me for this award.”

“Dear North Coast Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee, Thank you very much for selecting me as a recipient of your scholarship.  I am honored and grateful for your support as I take the next step in my education.  Thank you again for your support and investment in my future.”

North Coast Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Outstanding High School Students

The North Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program. This year, three exceptional high school students from Avon, Avon Lake and Brookside High Schools have been selected to receive $1,500 scholarships each to further their education at the college level.

The Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program has been a cornerstone of the North Coast Chamber’s commitment to supporting education and fostering the development of local talent for more than 30 years. Since its inception, the program has provided financial assistance to deserving students, helping them pursue their academic aspirations and achieve their full potential.

This year’s scholarship recipients were selected based on their outstanding academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, leadership potential, and commitment to serving their community. Their dedication to excellence both in and out of the classroom exemplifies the values that the Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program aims to uphold.

“We’re thrilled to award these scholarships to such deserving students,” said Jerry Cline, President of the North Coast Chamber. “Investing in the education of our youth is investing in the future of our community, and we remain committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. We believe that these talented individuals will go on to make significant contributions to society, and we’re very proud to support them in their academic pursuits.”

The North Coast Chamber of Commerce serves the interests of more than 200 Lorain County businesses and organizations in Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield Village and Sheffield Lake, and uses partial proceeds from its annual Golf Outing to support the Scholarship Fund. This year’s Golf Outing was held on June 9, 2025 on the Legacy 18 at Sweetbriar Golf Club.

A Chamber Scholarship Success Story

“Hello, I’m writing this email as a follow up to a conversation I had with Ray on Friday, as I stopped into the shop to say thank you for the North Coast Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. I received this scholarship upon my graduation from Avon High School in 2021, and spent my next four years at Case Western Reserve University. I have recently graduated from Case with a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering in the majors of biomedical and electrical engineering. Post-grad I have accepted a position as an Engineer I at PPL Electric Utilities, which provides power for the greater Philadelphia area.

While I did have to work hard to achieve these goals, it couldn’t have happened without support from this scholarship. I’d like to thank all of the members of the North Coast Chamber of Commerce for providing me with the opportunity to chase my dreams over the past four years. Your support has truly made a difference in my journey, and I’m deeply grateful to have been a recipient of this scholarship.”