Scholarship Programs
Supporting Our Local Students
The schools in our surrounding communities have shaped some truly amazing students, and we are pleased to help these grads achieve their educational goals through our scholarship program.
Since its inception in 1997, the Oostburg State Bank scholarship program has awarded well over 100 local students with more than $135,000 in scholarship money.
Each year, Oostburg State Bank awards collegiate scholarships to students entering a four-year collegiate program, and vocational scholarships to students enrolling in a technical or vocational education program.
Awards for both programs are based on a combination of academic status, community involvement, character, and leadership abilities.
While our intention is to provide scholarships to students who are also not currently receiving other substantial scholarships, we encourage all students who meet the requirements to apply.
Applications must be received by April 1.
Oostburg State Bank Collegiate Scholarship
Oostburg State Bank offers $2,000 scholarships based on the number of qualified applicants. It is preferred that the students applying are not the recipients of other significant scholarship awards ($3,000 or more). Other minimum requirements are as follows:
- Students must exemplify high standards in scholarship, leadership, and character, as well as show involvement in high school and community activities
- Student/parents must be customers of the bank in good standing
- Student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or greater on a 4-point scale, or the equivalent
- Student must have a well-defined plan to enroll in a four-year collegiate program
- Children of bank directors, officers, and employees are not eligible
Oostburg State Bank Vocational Scholarship
Oostburg State Bank offers $1,000 vocational scholarships based on the number of qualified applicants. It is preferred that the students applying are not the recipients of other significant scholarship awards ($1,500 or more). Other minimum requirements are as follows:
- Students must exemplify high standards in scholarship, leadership, and character, as well as show involvement in high school and community activities
- Student/parents must be customers of the bank in good standing
- Student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or greater on a 4-point scale, or the equivalent
- Student must have a well-defined plan to enroll in a technical or vocational program which will lead to a certificate or degree
- Children of bank directors, officers, and employees are not eligible
