Scholarship Opportunity

MNB HomeGrown Leaders Scholarship Award

Offered by MNB Bank

The MNB HomeGrown Leaders Scholarship Award provides $500 scholarships to area high school seniors pursuing postsecondary education who exemplify commitment, passion, perseverance, character, leadership, and a desire to make a difference in their communities.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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Annual Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an area high school senior pursuing postsecondary education.
  • Demonstrate commitment, passion, perseverance, character, and community leadership.
  • Not be a family member of an MNB employee.
  • Meet all additional requirements of the current scholarship application.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed and signed scholarship application.
  • Submit a current high school transcript.
  • Provide composite ACT or SAT score information.
  • Submit one recommendation letter from a teacher or school administrator.
  • Submit a photo of the applicant.
  • Complete the written response explaining why the applicant should be selected as an MNB HomeGrown Leaders scholarship winner.
  • Provide information about school activities, community involvement, leadership roles, awards, and achievements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete and sign the MNB HomeGrown Leaders application.
  2. 2Prepare the required scholarship response.
  3. 3Gather the transcript, ACT or SAT information, recommendation letter, and applicant photo.
  4. 4Document school activities, community involvement, leadership roles, awards, and achievements.
  5. 5Email or mail the complete application so it is postmarked by March 1.

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