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DCCMS Ambassador Scholarship

DIXON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MAIN

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

DCCMS Ambassador Scholarship

Funder: Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street (DCCMS)

Geographic Scope: Dixon, Illinois

Purpose: Educational scholarship for graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education or career training.

Eligibility

Residency: Must be a resident of Dixon, IL
School: Attending Dixon High School, Newman High School, Faith Christian, or homeschooled
Grade Level: Graduating seniors
Enrollment Status: Must be registered as a full-time student
Program Type: Pursuing a career certificate or 2 or 4-year Associates/Bachelor Degree Program at an accredited college, university, or trades program
Enrollment Timeline: Must attend program starting Fall 2026
Ineligibility: Sauk Scholars are not eligible

Award Details

Restrictions: Scholarship funds must be applied to tuition, room/board fees, or textbooks/media for classes
Payment Structure: Paid in two installments during recipient's freshman year
Renewability: Scholarships are non-renewable
Consequences: Failure to complete course requirements may result in forfeiture of unpaid scholarship funds

Selection Criteria

Financial need
Essay response
School and community involvement
Personal recommendations
Academic achievement

Contact Information

Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street

Address: 87 South Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815.284.3361
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Amber Schmidt

Note: All scholarships awarded, scholarship applications, and the Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street Scholarship Program are subject to further review by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street at any time.

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Required Materials
1. Completed Application Form - All sections must be completed
2. Essay or Video Submission - Answer one of the following prompts with either a typed essay or 3- to 10-minute video:
- Option A: What Does Dixon Mean to You? - Share your personal story about growing up in Dixon, what makes Dixon special to you, what could make it better, and what you would do to improve it
- Option B: Tell us About Your Favorite Local Businesses - Describe your favorite local business, what you enjoy about it, their history, and how they help the community
3. Two Original Letters of Recommendation:
- One from high school faculty or counselor
- One from a personal source
- Note: Homeschooled applicants may submit two personal source recommendations (one must be related to an activity listed in Section 4)
4. Official High School Transcript - Required for consideration

#### Application Form Sections

Personal Information: Name, phone, email, date of birth

Parent/Guardian Information: Names, addresses, phone numbers for up to two guardians

Academic Information:

- Name of high school
- GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- List any additional scholarships/grants received with dollar amounts
- Identify schools applied to or accepted to with expected freshman year tuition

Activities and Interests:

- High school extracurricular activities (memberships, sports, etc.)
- Community, volunteer, and religious involvement
- Work experience (position, employer, dates)
- Honors and academic awards
- Any additional relevant circumstances

#### File Submission

Format: Video files or document uploads accepted

Maximum File Size: 52.43MB per file

Upload Required: Essay/video file, recommendation letters, and transcript must be uploaded before submitting form

#### Submission Instructions

Complete all form fields

Upload all required attachments

Submit before deadline

#### Questions
Contact Amber Schmidt at:

Phone: 815-284-3361

Email: [email protected]

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