Scholarship Opportunities
BTC Bank and its nonprofit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp., are proud to offer two scholarships to high school seniors within the BTC Bank market area. These scholarships were established to help prepare the next generation of our community leaders.
BTC Bank Presidents Memorial Scholarship –
This $5,000.00 one-time scholarship was established to honor past presidents of BTC Bank and to help prepare the next generation of finance and agriculture leaders.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
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- Be a High School Senior within the BTC Bank service area who has exhibited academic achievement.
- Plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at a college or university majoring in finance, agriculture or closely related field.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and community betterment through participation in servant leadership and civic activities at school and in the community.
- Student must submit a 500-word essay. In 500 words or less, the student should discuss how they selected their intended field of interest or major.
BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp EverFi Scholarship –
This one-time scholarship will be awarded to six applicants that have earned certification in the EverFi Financial Education Program funded by BTC Bank for schools in our service areas.
There will be (2) First Place $2,500 scholarships, (2) Second Place $1,500 scholarships, and (2) Third Place $1,000 scholarships.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- High School Senior planning to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school in the U.S.
- Completed all seven modules of the EverFi Financial Literacy Program.
- Submit certificate of completion in the EverFi Financial Literacy Program.
- Be committed to using finance practice to better your life and that of your family and/or community.
- Student must submit a 250-word essay. In 250 words or less, the student should discuss how completing the EverFi program will benefit you in college and thereafter.
Deadline
The application deadline is March 31, 2024.
Submission and Selection
- Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- The recipient(s) will be announced before April 30, 2024 at btcbank.bank
Additional information is available at any BTC Bank office, or by calling 660-425-7285.
