Village Bank College Scholarships!
College Scholarships from The Village Bank
The Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation will award the following scholarships, to be applied toward tuition, room and board or supplies at a college of the recipient’s choice:
A. Two $10,000 scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students who have demonstrated active involvement in community and/or charitable causes, in a leadership capacity. In addition, the students’ academic achievement, essay, and recommendations will be considered.
B. Fifteen $2,000 scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students based upon academic achievement, essay, and recommendations. Active involvement in community and/or charitable causes will be considered.
The student or an immediate family member must have been a customer of The Village Bank since at least January 1, 2012. Eligible applicants who are Newton or Wayland residents will be considered in both award categories. Eligible applicants who do not reside in Newton or Wayland will be considered for the $2,000 awards.
The $10,000 scholarships will be awarded over four years, upon successful completion of the first semester of each of four succeeding academic years. The one-time $2,000 scholarships will be awarded upon successful completion of the first college semester.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicant must fulfill high school graduation requirements by June 2013.
2. The applicant must intend to pursue studies at an accredited college or university.
3. The applicant must be willing to have his/her name, photo, and town/city appear in promotional announcements by the Bank.
4. The application must be submitted to the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation prior to April 12, 2013.
More information including the application here.
