About
EffingHAM-JAM
EffingHAM-JAM, produced by the Effingham County Chamber, is an annual BBQ competition in downtown Effingham, IL and is a evening full of events, live music, food and fun. Visitors will be able to move around the event area with alcoholic beverages purchased at the Koerner Distributor, Inc. tent.
Proceeds from EffingHAM-JAM will go towards the Effingham County Chamber Community Scholarship Program.
Effingham County Chamber
Scholarship Program
The Effingham County Chamber Community Scholarship Program provides $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors and adult learners pursuing post-secondary education. Since the program’s inception in 1996, it has awarded $264,000 to 226 recipients, helping students across Effingham County take the next step in their education.
The scholarship program is for Chamber members, their employees & family, or any resident of Effingham County. Preference will be given to those attending Illinois colleges.
Click here to apply for a scholarship. You will be redirected to the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to complete your application.
The number of scholarships given is based on the amount of sponsorship contributions received. Click the button below to become a 2025 sponsor.
Support the Program
$264,000
Lifetime Dollars Raised
$12,000
Raised Per Year
226
Total People Helped
