In 2012 the Ambassadors Club began awarding a scholarship for community minded high school seniors. Applicants for this scholarship are required to clearly communicate the importance of giving back to the local community and community involvement. Leadership must also be demonstrated through the understanding of and participation in community involvement. Applicants must also exhibit leadership skills and academic proficiency that would suggest a desire and ability to succeed at their next level of education.
2026 Scholarship Application
Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club Announces $250 Scholarship for Community-Minded Students
The Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club is proud to offer scholarships to deserving high school seniors who demonstrates strong community involvement and leadership.
This scholarship is open to seniors from Waynesville High School, Maranatha Baptist Academy, Westside Christian Academy, or homeschool students residing within the Waynesville R-VI School district area. Applicants must submit a completed scholarship packet by April 1, 2026, to the Chamber office in person, by mail, at 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. Be, St. Robert, MO 65584 or via email at chamber@wsrchamber.com.
In addition to the completed application, applicants must include a 250-word essay on community involvement and a letter of recommendation from an academic professional and a non-family community member. Selection will be based on the applicant's demonstrated leadership, involvement in the community, ability to effectively communicate through the essay, and academic achievements.
The Chamber’s Ambassadors Club is dedicated to supporting the future leaders of our community, and this scholarship aims to encourage students who are actively engaged in making a positive impact.
Click here to download Application.
For more information call 573-336-5121.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club is proud to announce that based on Ayden Gerber, Mason Thompson, and Sienna Zuber’s current accomplishments they have fulfilled the requirements of this scholarship and were selected by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club as the recipients of its Community Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship.
Ayden plans to attend State Fair Community College, Mason will be attending university of Missouri - Columbia, and Sienna will be attending Ozark Technical Community College.
