Park State Bank Scholarship Program 2024 - 2025
Deeply Rooted in our community. supporting the next generation.
At Park State Bank, we believe in helping students achieve their dreams of higher education. As part of our commitment to the community, we are proud to offer four non-renewable $1,500 scholarships to qualified, committee-selected graduating seniors who will be attending a community college or four-year university.
This scholarship program reflects our belief in today’s youth and our dedication to empowering the next generation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent academic achievement, leadership experience, consistent community involvement, and a strong desire to make their community a better place. We believe that knowledge is power, and education is the key to creating a brighter future for everyone.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a high school senior
- Applicant must attend an accredited community college or four-year university (public or private) full-time in the fall following his or her senior year
- Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Applicant must supply a copy of their college schedule before scholarship funds are released
Checks will be made payable to the college they will be attending in the fall - Applicant does not need to be a Park State Bank customer
- Must be a resident of Minnesota, Superior, WI or within a 25-mile radius of Superior, WI
- Park State Bank employee family members are not eligible
APPLICATION:
- Interested students must complete the application by March 3, 2025.
- Include two Letters of Recommendation. Include: Name, Relationship, and Email Address
- All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Park State Bank Scholarship Committee
- Applications can be emailed to: marketing@parkstatebank.com
SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS:
Park State Bank operates on our five Core Values: Growth, Teamwork, Responsive, Transparent and Innovative. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, potential to succeed, leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors received and alignment of our Core Values. Financial need is not considered.
2024-2025 scholarship RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Park State Bank is thrilled to share that the four outstanding high school seniors from Minnesota have been selected to receive $1,500 scholarships through our 2025 Park State Bank Scholarship Program!
“Each year, we’re honored to support local students by helping ease the financial challenges that come with pursuing higher education,” said Marci Knight, Chief Marketing Officer of Park State Bank. “Congratulations to this year’s recipients, each of whom has shown a strong commitment to their education and a passion for making a difference in their communities.”
We’re proud to invest in the next generation of leaders and can’t wait to see what the future holds for these inspiring students.
The scholarship award recipients include Ava Dahl from Rock Ridge High School, Logan Hoffman from Grand Rapids High School, Katelyn Kinkel from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School, and Gracyn Schipper from Duluth East High School.
