CBAI Foundation For Community Banking 2016 Annual Scholarship

CBAI Foundation of Community Banking Annual Scholarship Program

Up to $1000 for 4 years of higher education

Up to 22 students can win a scholarship! Five local students have won past scholarships! Great odds!

The State Bank of Lincoln is joining with the Community Bankers Association of Illinois Foundation for Community Banking's Annual Scholarship Program. A total amount of $23,000.00 in scholarships is being offered this year.

A $4,000 scholarship ($1,000/year for four years) will be awarded to the author of the best essay, as chosen by CBAI. Additionally, there will be 13 $1,000 first prizes (one for each of CBAI’s 13 regions of the state), and 13 $500 second prizes (one for each region). Also, the school of the overall winner will receive $500. Please note: students chosen as semi-finalists will be required to present their essay to a community group of 5+ individuals and sign an intent form indicating they intend to continue their education beyond high school.

Essays should be returned with the application by Friday, January 22, 2016 to Gail L. Nunnery at State Bank of Lincoln.

A copy of the application can be picked up in the College and Career Room in the Guidance Office.

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