Scholarship Opportunities

Preparing the next generation of community leaders.

 
BTC Bank and its nonprofit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp., are proud to offer seven scholarships to high school seniors within the BTC Bank service area.
a Scholarship check is presented to Sidney Lynch

Application Information

  • Applications will open January 1, 2026.
  • Applications must be completed by Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • 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 scholarship is renewable for up to four years, totaling up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year). It 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 an accredited 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. Student must submit a 500-word essay on: How you selected your 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. There will be: 
 
  • (2) First Place $2,500 scholarships
  • (2) Second Place $1,500 scholarships
  • (2) Third Place $1,000 scholarships.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
 
  1. Be a High School Senior planning to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school in the U.S.

  2. Complete all eleven modules of the EverFi Financial Literacy Program. 

  3. Submit a certificate of completion in the EverFi Financial Literacy Program.

  4. Demonstrate a commitment to using finance practice to better your life and your community.

  5. Submit a 250-word essay on: How completing the EverFi program will benefit you in college and thereafter. 



























Submission and Selection

  • Applications must be completed by Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • 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.
  • Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • The recipient(s) will be announced before May 1, 2026.

Need Assistance? 

Additional information is available at any BTC Bank office, by calling 660-425-7285, or emailing scholarships@btcbank.bank.