The Mission of the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau Education Committee is to enhance the quality of education that students receive at Coastside schools and to foster strong, mutually beneficial relationships between educational and business communities.

In addition to awarding five college scholarships & the Frymoyer Foundation Scholarship Awards annually, this committee works with businesses in helping with the Half Moon Bay High School Wish List, Back to Basics, Career Day, the Rotary's "My Own Business", and BizWorld (a three day workshop that sets fifth grade classes up in a mock business). The committee also oversees the Frymoyer Foundation Scholarship Award for students not planning to attend a four year college

Meets: First Tuesday of the month, 4:00pm, Chamber Office

Committee Members: Ken Landis - Chair, Amy Worden, Elizabeth Schuck, Gwen O'Neill, Jim Morris, Jo Dali, Kristine Davis, Sandy Fields, Sharon Catura, Everett Ascher


Scholarship Descriptions:

Standard Scholarships: Give two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors, (one to Half Moon Bay High School and one to Pescadero High School) awardee decided by the school committees.

Merit Scholarships: Give two scholarships (amount to be determined annually) to graduating seniors from Half Moon Bay High School and/or Pescadero High School by application.  Awardee decided by Chamber Education Committee.  Half Moon Bay High School and Pescadero High School to submit no more than 15 applications based on the following guidelines:
1)  Scholastic Achievement
2)  Financial Need
3)  GPA Improvement Over Last Three Years

Returning Education Scholarship: Give one scholarship (amount to be determined and reviewed annually) to an individual seeking or going back to school.  Awardee decided by the Chamber Education Committee based on the following guidelines:
1)  Individual that is employed, self employed, or in career transition.
2)  Individual planning to enroll or is currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. 
3)  Must show financial need.
4)  Must present job resume, transcript, or current enrollment.
5)  Must submit a paragraph explaining future goals and plans and why the individual deserves the scholarship.
6)  Must be a Coastside resident.

ALL recipients must claim their scholarship by October 1st of the following calendar year, or moneys will roll over to the following year's scholarship account.  Extensions can be granted on a case by case basis by the Board of Directors'.  If recipient does not plan to matriculate during the next school year, he must notify the Chamber by the end of the calendar year in which the scholarship was received.
1)  Recipient must present the Chamber with proof of enrollment in an accredited college or  university.

Check will be mailed within 30 days of request.

The Chamber Board of Directors' will determine the amount of the scholarships to be given each year at the annual budget meeting.

Frymoyer Scholarship: Give total of three scholarships over a two year period, each spanning two years, $2,000 per year (example: two scholarship recipients chosen in 2002, 1 chosen in 2003 assuming the first two are still active).  Scholarship to be awarded to a Half Moon Bay High School or Pescadero High School graduate of the last few years seeking a two year education at a Junior College or vocational school in San Mateo County or immediate vicinity.  Awardee decided by the Chamber Education Committee based on the following application information: 
1)  High School graduation history.
2)  Two year college or vocational enrollment.
3)  Must show financial need.
4)  Individual's future plans and goals.
5)  Why the individual believes they deserve this scholarship.

The Frymoyer Scholarships are awarded in February of each year.  Recipient must supply matriculation papers and/or current report card.