The Advisory Board of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce the recipients for the second year of our scholarship program 2026/2027. The scholarship is available to Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce members and their families.
The objective of the Foundation Scholarship Fund is to further each recipient’s education at a certified college, professional, technical, vocational, or business school that will enhance the recipient’s ability to impact the Delmarva business community positively.
The award is $1,000 yearly for up to four years of study or a one-time award for trade scholarships.
This year’s recipients are:
Julia Dyer
Julia lives in Salisbury, MD, and will be interning with Cabin Creek Animal Hospital this summer. She is attending Salisbury University, majoring in health science with minors in biology and chemistry. Julia is studying to become a veterinarian.
Alaynah Martin
Alaynah lives in Mardela Springs, MD and is attending the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She is studying Marine Estuarian and Environmental Science. She serves her local community as an EMT.
Emma Walsh
Emma lives in Selbyville, DE. She is attending the University of Delaware and majoring in Business. Emma plans to give back to her community by working with programs that empower youth.
Meredith Hill
Meredith lives in Salisbury, MD and is enrolled at Wor-Wic Community College. She works at Avery W. Hall Insurance Company and is taking courses in risk management to further her career in the insurance industry.
The Salisbury Area Chamber Foundation Scholarship Fund was established with significant support from the Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury and past board presidents Memo Diriker and Stephanie Willey.
For more information, visit salisburyarea.com or contact Stephanie Willey, SACCF Co-Chair at 410-726-2041 or by email at stephanie_willey@wmdt.com; or Karri Todd, SACCF Co-Chair at 443-521-0978 or by email at ktodd@pohankaofsalisbury.com.
