Scholarship

The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation developed the Eunice Q. Sorin Scholarship to enhance workforce and economic development in our region.

The Workforce Scholarship Program awards individuals who are either further pursuing professional development to advance their career and/or upgrading skills with the intention of staying in the Eastern Shore area. This scholarship is open to any field of study but is limited to those who live or work in Worcester County. This scholarship is available to anyone currently employed by a local business in good standing with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce OR for those individuals looking to gain the skills and education to enter our community workforce.

The scholarship program first began in 2011 thanks to the pioneering efforts of Eunice Q. Sorin, a stellar businesswoman, philanthropist, and amazing woman who passed away in 2012, leaving a lasting impact on our local community. Eunice played an active role in the Ocean City and Berlin community, running a highly successful business that allowed her to become a generous sponsor and donor to many great causes. She spent her life in the service industry here in Ocean City, MD and made a bequest to the chamber with the stipulation that scholarships be given in her name. Eunice also fostered a sincere and lifelong interest in the well-being of our youth, education, and the importance of accessible opportunities for advancement in our local community.

To ensure the ideals established by Eunice live on, an endowment was created at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in 2023 to fund a Wor-Wic Community College scholarship in perpetuity in her name. Your donation ensures that the Eunice Q. Sorin scholarship continues to enhance the Worcester County community.

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