Politics & Government

Royal Oak Chamber Awards 6 Scholarships

Outstanding high school students, with a flair for business and marketing, each received a $500 scholarship on Tuesday.

The awarded six Royal Oak seniors with a $500 dollar scholarship on Tuesday.

A total of 18 candidates filled out an applications for this year's awards. Each candidate was interviewed by a committee that looked at a student's community service and interest in business and marketing.

Throughout the year the Chamber raises funds through its events to award as many scholarships as possible. For example, at  on Sunday, $490 was raised in tips, which will go to fund scholarships in 2013.

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"Our goal for 2013 is to award ten scholarships," said Mike Gairaud, membership assistant.

If anyone is interested in helping or learning more, please contact Gairuad at MikeG@royaloakchamber.com.

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2012 scholarship recipients

  • Kelly Coddledick
  • Meghan McCarthy
  • Erin Scott
  • Donald York
  • Jacob Luddy
  • Mariah Gardzola


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