FARMINGTON — Applications for the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s David Robie Scholarship are available.

Robie played a key role in the establishment of the scholarship during his time on the chamber board and in presenting this scholarship each year.

A $1,000 scholarship is available for Franklin County residents going to school to train for new skills or a new career. It will be awarded to a resident planning to attend an accredited, post-secondary school.

This includes 2013 high school graduates, current full-time college students or other residents returning to school. A high school equivalency test is acceptable. Scholarships are open to those who have resided in Franklin County for at least the past 12 months.

The David Robie Scholarship is funded by the annual Chamber-Seth Wescott Scholarship Golf Classic held at Sugarloaf in the fall.

Applications are available on the chamber’s website at www.franklincountymaine.org. Go to the “Chamber Information” section, under the “Chamber Programs” link). Applications are also available at high school guidance offices in Franklin County.

Applications and supporting materials are due at the chamber office by 4 p.m. Friday, May 10/ An application may also be requested through the chamber by emailing marc@franklincountymaine.org.  


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