Concord Chamber offers five $2000 scholarships to local students—apply now

CONCORD, CA (April 2, 2023) — Thanks to strong fundraising and a corporate donation, the Chamber of Commerce is boosting this year’s scholarships through its Community Alliance for the Future (CAF).

“We are still collecting for the Crab Feed, and after reviewing our total collected for CAF, we are currently at almost $9,500,” reported Melissa Rea, the chamber’s president/CEO. “Between this and a $2,000 donation from Regency last year, I would like to move forward with providing up to five $2,000 scholarships instead of one $3,000 and two $2,000 scholarships.”

Rea said that the chamber historically raises $3,000-$3,500 for scholarships – but nearly tripled that amount this year.

“I believe raising the value for each scholarship will begin to gain traction for CAF, which is a goal I have set for the chamber in recent years,” she noted.

Seniors are eligible to apply if they attend Mt. Diablo, Concord High, Ygnacio Valley, Clayton Valley Charter, Northgate, Las Lomas, College Park, Carondelet and De La Salle. Applications are due 4 p.m. April 21. For more information, visit www.concordchamber.com.