BTC Bank AYBC Scholarship Application 2024

BTC Bank AYBC Scholarship Application 2024

Introduction

BTC Bank is an independent community bank dedicated to ensuring the rural communities we serve thrive for generations to come. Because BTC Bank is committed to empowering youth beyond that which is typically possible through the constraints of a banking institution, BTC Bank created the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp, a registered 501c3. Since the inception of AYBC in 2013, the nonprofit has donated more than $200,000 to youth in BTC Bank's service areas. Funds are used to support youth development and leadership opportunities. More information can be found at: BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp. – Empowering area youth to become strong community leaders (btcyouthbenefit.com)

Description


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:

  1. Be a High School Senior within the BTC Bank service area who has exhibited academic achievement.
  2. Plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at a college or university majoring in finance, agriculture or closely related field.
  3. Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and community betterment through participation in servant leadership and civic activities at school and in the community.
  4. Submit a 500-word essay. In 500 words or less, explain how you selected your major, describe one personal career goal and discuss how you intend to use your degree for the benefit of your community/world.


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 provided to your school by BTC Bank. 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:

  1. Be a High School Senior within the BTC Bank service area who has completed all seven modules of the Everfi Financial Literacy Program.
  2. Submit certificate of completion of the EverFi Financial Literacy Program.
  3. Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school within the U.S.
  4. Submit a 250-word essay. In 250 words or less, discuss how you plan to use the information learned in the EverFi program to improve your life, meet personal goals and make a difference in your community.


NOTE: All scholarship recipients will receive a check made out jointly to the student and the post-secondary school in which they can provide proof of enrollment.

Eligibility

  • Residence: Iowa, Missouri
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Grade Level: H.S. Senior

BTC Bank AYBC Scholarship Application 2024

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About the Sponsor

BTC Bank is a community bank founded in 1919 that’s based in Bethany, Missouri, with additional branch locations in Albany, Beaman, Boonville, Buffalo, Cameron, Carrollton, Chillicothe, Columbia, Fayette, Gallatin, Gilman City, Hardin, Jamesport, Maysville, Oregon, Osborn, Pattonsburg, Salisbury and Trenton Missouri and Lamoni, Iowa. BTC Bank is agriculturally minded, service oriented and driven to strengthen the communities it serves. BTC safeguards the assets of its customers by creating a strong financial base through sound loans, investments and quality service.

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In 2012 BTC started the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp, with a mission to support the activities and organizations benefiting kids in its banks’ communities, beyond that which is possible through the constraints of a banking institution. A 501(c)(3) was registered in 2013 and since its inception, the nonprofit has donated more than $200,000 to the youth in BTC’s service areas.