Fern Helbling Scholarship
Each year the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce (BRACC) awards the Fern Helbling Scholarships. Fern Helbling was a local registered nurse who passed away Dec. 21, 1999. It was her wish that the interest earned from part of her inheritance be used to benefit local scholars. In 2008, six - $500 Scholarships will be awarded.
The Fern Helbling Business Scholarship is awarded to a male or female student applicant enrolled in a four-year college of his or her choice.
The student applicant must be at least a college sophomore in good standing (transcript required), currently taking at least 6 credits, and enrolled in a business curriculum of his or her choice.
A second scholarship being awarded by the BRACC is the Women’s Scholarship, a scholarship awarded to women 25 years of age or older, and enrolled in a two-or four year college and currently taking at least 6 credits.
Requirements for both scholarships state the student applicant must be a Jackson County resident.
Applicants must have good moral standards, an unquestionable reputation and be able to provide three character references. The student will be required to submit a 500 word or less essay concerning goals and plans for achieving those goals.
The applicant may apply and receive more than one scholarship during undergraduate years. For 2008, three Business scholarships, and three Women’s Scholarships will be awarded.
The application and attachments must be returned
to the BRACC no later than April 30.
Download the Scholarship Requirements and Forms below:
