The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awards five $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, commitment to community involvement, and endless pursuit of growth and improvement in all aspects of their lives.
One scholarship winner is selected from each of the three Lee’s Summit public high schools, one from a Lee’s Summit private high school, and one from a school outside the district. The scholarships must be used within the same year they are received.
Trades Scholarship
The Chamber, thanks to generous donors, will offer a Trades Scholarship for a qualifying high school senior in 2025.
Eligible areas of vocational training include the construction trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC technician), as well as the culinary arts, cosmetology, automotive technology, agriculture, landscaping, medical, and other certifications from an accredited institution or program.
Qualifications Include:
*Does not reflect all Trades Scholarship requirements. See application for more information.
Interested students should submit a completed application that includes their resume and official transcript along with two 500-word essays answering the following questions:
The deadline to apply for a 2025 scholarship is 5 p.m. on March 5, 2025. Learn more and apply here.
