Annual Essay Scholarship Program

Provider:CBAI Foundation for Community Banking

Award Amount

$4,000

Number of Awards

24

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About This Scholarship

The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking offers 24 scholarships to top Illinois high-school seniors statewide each year. The scholarship awards available this year by the Foundation total $21,500. These scholarship awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community banking to the local economy. You could win up to $4,000 for higher education, and your school is eligible to win $500! Students must be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank.

Award Amount

$4,000

Number of Awards

24

Application Details

Time to Apply

30–60 min

Frequency

Annually

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • Must be a top Illinois high-school senior
  • Must be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank
  • Must be a high school student
  • Must submit an essay on the given topic related to community banking
  • Must be sponsored by a participating bank

Geographic

Illinois

Academic

Edu Level High School Senior

Edu Level High School

Institution

CBAI member bank

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$4,000
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
24
Number of awards offered
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Time to Apply
30–60 min
Frequency
Annually

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