An opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship through the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce is nearing its deadline.

The Chamber is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Regional Scholarship, which is awarded to a student planning on attending first-year classes at St. Peter's College or Carlton Trail College.

There are certain requirements that go with being eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Applicants must be currently employed with, or previously been employed with a Chamber member. They must also demonstrate commitment and involvement with business, industry, or community within the Humboldt area.

Additional consideration is given to those who are interested in pursuing careers in the region.

The deadline to apply is Saturday.

If you wish to apply for the scholarship, you can find the form on the Chamber's website.

Past recipients of the award have included Ashley Demers, Melissa Sliva, Landon Lefebvre, and Sarah Doepker.