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CDA Regional Chamber Scholarship Program

COEUR DALENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Funding Amount

$1,000 per scholarship (with Coeur d'Alene Tribe matching)

Deadline

April 22, 2026

14 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CDA Regional Chamber Scholarship Program

Overview: The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education at trade schools, colleges, or universities.

Geographic Scope: Coeur d'Alene region, North Idaho (US)

Award Details:

  • Amount: $1,000 scholarship per student for first year, with additional $1,000 incentive for second year

  • Matching Challenge: For the fourth consecutive year (as of 2025), the Coeur d'Alene Tribe matches every $1,000 scholarship donated by a business, effectively doubling the impact

  • Growth: In 2024, 115 students received $1,000 for their first year plus an additional $1,000 for their second year

  • 2025 Goal: Support 130+ applicants
  • Eligibility:

  • Graduating high school seniors

  • Pursuing post-secondary education (trade school, college, or university)
  • Focus Areas:

  • Higher education support

  • Workforce development

  • Addressing Idaho's low post-secondary education continuation rates
  • Background:

  • Program has grown significantly since the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's matching challenge began in 2022

  • In 2022: $106,000 raised, benefiting 52 students

  • In 2023: $222,000 raised, funding 70 students

  • In 2024: 115 students supported

  • Proceeds go directly to students' chosen post-secondary institutions

  • Members donated $238,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors in 2023
  • Contact:

  • Phone: +1 208-664-3194

  • Email: connect@cdachamber.com or Linda@cdachamber.com

  • Address: 105 North 1st Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
  • Award Presentation:

  • Scholarships are presented at the Annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast

  • Recipients and families engage with local business leaders and hear from inspiring speakers
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Access the Application: Visit the 2026 Scholarship Application link on the Chamber website (cdachamber.com)

    2. Application Period: Applications are accepted during the Chamber's annual scholarship application window (typically January-March for April awards)

    3. Submission: Complete and submit the online application form

    4. Selection Process: Applications are reviewed and recipients are selected

    5. Award Presentation: Recipients are notified and invited to attend the Annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast (typically held in April)

    Required Materials:

  • Application form (details available on 2026 Scholarship Application page)

  • Specific requirements not detailed in provided materials
  • Key Dates for 2026:

  • Scholarship Awards Breakfast: Tuesday, April 22, 2026

  • Location: The Coeur d'Alene Resort
  • For Businesses Interested in Sponsoring:

  • Donate $1,000 to sponsor a scholarship

  • Coeur d'Alene Tribe will match the donation

  • Contact: Linda@cdachamber.com or connect@cdachamber.com
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    college-prepworkforce-development

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