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 service area. These scholarships were established to help prepare the next generation of our community leaders.

Applications must be completed by Monday, March 31, 2025.

Important Information:

  • You will be redirected to Blackbaud Applicant Portal to sign in and complete your scholarship applications.
  • First-time users will be prompted to create an account on the platform. Creating an account allows you to track the status of your applications, receive updates, and manage your scholarship submissions efficiently.

Students may apply for both scholarships, but each scholarship requires a separate application.

BTC Bank Presidents Memorial Scholarship

This $5,000 one-time scholarship was established to honor past presidents of BTC Bank and to help prepare the next generation of finance and agriculture leaders.

Requirements:

  • 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 a closely related field.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and community betterment through participation in servant leadership and civic activities.
  • Submit a 500-word essay on: How you selected your intended field of interest or major.
Presidents Memorial Scholarship Application

BTC Area Youth Benefit EverFi Scholarship

This one-time scholarship will be awarded to six applicants who have earned certification in the EverFi Financial Education Program funded by BTC Bank.

  • (2) First Place: $2,500 scholarships
  • (2) Second Place: $1,500 scholarships
  • (2) Third Place: $1,000 scholarships

Requirements:

  • Be a High School Senior planning to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or vocational/trade school in the U.S.
  • Complete all eleven modules of the EverFi Financial Literacy Program.
  • Submit a certificate of completion from the EverFi Financial Literacy Program.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to using finance practice to better your life and your community.
  • Submit a 250-word essay on: How completing the EverFi program will benefit you in college and thereafter.
EverFi Scholarship Application

Need Assistance?

Additional information is available at any BTC Bank location, by calling 660-425-7285, or emailing [email protected].

Meet Our Scholarship Recipients