LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce offers scholarships of $1,000, awarded annually in recognition of an employee of a chamber member who has shown effort in advancing his or her education at the college level.

Scholarships are awarded directly to the recipient. One award is made per individual, although the award may be divided to apply to two semesters of college work.

To be eligible, applicants must be employed 20 or more hours by a member in good standing of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; begin course(s) within six months of receiving an award; be matriculated in college-level coursework applicable toward an associate, bachelor or master’s degree; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and be at least 18 years old.

The completed application and employer verification form must be received by May 5. Recipients will be notified by mail/email in early June.

For an application. go to: https://lametrochamber.com/2017-chamber-member-employee-scholarship/ or contact Jenny Ziebart at 207-783-2249 or [email protected].