FAIRFIELD >> The Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2017 Inspire Learning Scholarship, chamber officials announced Tuesday.
The chamber will be awarding two $1500 scholarships for college students and two $750 scholarships to high school seniors.
All eligible Hispanic high school seniors and college students residing in or attending Solano County schools with a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to apply, according to a chamber news release.
"For the last nine years, the Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has remained committed to providing scholarships to support local Hispanic youth," wrote Doriss Panduro, Solano Hispanic Chamber president, in the same release. "It is an honor to recognize their passion for community involvement and academic excellence."
The Inspire Learning Scholarship was established to honor former Fairfield City Councilman Matt Garcia, who was slain in 2008.
"As a chamber of commerce, we are dedicated to the economic vitality of Solano County. This scholarship provides a base of support for Hispanic students in the county as they attend institutions of higher learning and acquire the skills to be our next community and business leaders," Panduro added. "Our county is only as successful as the young adults who will be our future employees, employers and business owners. Matt Garcia, himself, was a young adult who had great aspirations, the chamber wants to be able to support similar dreams in others as well."
A completed application includes a typed essay from one of the questions listed on the application, an unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation. Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20.
Scholarship applications are available online on the Solano Hispanic Chamber's website at www.solanohispanicchamber.com.
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