Park State Bank Scholarship Program 2025 - 2026
Deeply Rooted in Our Communities. Investing in the Next Generation.
At Park State Bank, we are 100% invested in helping students pursue their educational goals and build a strong foundation for the future. As part of our commitment to the communities we serve, we are proud to offer four non-renewable $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education.
We believe education creates opportunities, strengthens communities, and empowers future leaders. The Park State Bank Scholarship Program recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a desire to make a positive impact in the places they call home.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:- Be currently enrolled as a high school senior
- Plan to attend an accredited community college or four-year university (public or private) full-time in the fall following graduation
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Provide a copy of their college class schedule before scholarship funds are released
- Be a resident of Minnesota, Superior, Wisconsin, or within a 25-mile radius of Superior, Wisconsin
- Not be an immediate family member of a Park State Bank employee
- Applicants do not need to be Park State Bank customers.
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university the recipient will attend.
Application Information
Applications must be submitted by March 2, 2026.
Applicants must include:- A completed scholarship application
- Two letters of recommendation, including:
- Recommender's name
- Relationship to the applicant
- Email address
All information submitted will remain confidential and will be reviewed only by the Park State Bank Scholarship Committee.
Submit Applications To:
marketing@parkstatebank.com **Scholarship Submission is currently closed**
Selection of Recipients
At Park State Bank, our Core Values of Growth, Teamwork, Responsive, Transparent, and Innovative guide everything we do. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Park State Bank Scholarship Committee based on academic achievement, leadership, school and community involvement, honors received, potential for future success, and alignment with our Core Values.
Financial need is not a factor in the selection process.
2025-2026 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 recipients include Adam Jacobson from Grand Rapids High School, Rylyn Cooper from Cherry High School, Cooper Aune from Rock Ridge High School, and Jessie Paulson from Duluth East High School.
