Scholarships Available From Black River Falls Businesses and Organizations; Some Due Dates this Week

Monday, February 26th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

Businesses and other organizations in the Black River Falls Area have several scholarship opportunities open for area students.

The Black River Falls High School (BRFHS) Alumni Association is accepting applications for its annual $1,500 scholarships. Two scholarships will be awarded in May during the annual BRFHS Alumni Association Banquet, if the annual banquet is held. Scholarships will be awarded regardless of the banquet taking place. Updates about the banquet will be announced in February.

The scholarship is open to any BRFHS graduate who has completed the first year of post-secondary education at a college, university or technical college. The deadline for submitting applications is this Thursday, February 28th. Applications are available online at: https://www.brf.org/o/brfhs/page/scholarships.

Also, the 2024 Hansen’s IGA Scholarship is now open, and they are offering scholarships to high school seniors and students continuing their education.

If you know a high school senior or college student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to community service, share the link below to apply for a scholarship. Applications are open now through April 15, 2024. Apply today: https://ow.ly/aKsR50Qshq4.

Security Financial Bank (SFB) is currently accepting applications for scholarships it awards to graduating high school students continuing their education. Each year, SFB awards up to two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in each of its markets, including Alma Center/Black River Falls, Bloomer, Durand, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, and River Falls.

Recipients are chosen based on involvement in school, youth organizations and community events with particular preference given to students pursuing a career in finance, accounting, or business administration.

The applicant or parent/guardian of applicant must be an account holder of SFB. For more information and complete guidelines, students are encouraged to download an application at scholarship_application.pdf (sfbank.com).

Application deadline is this Friday, March 1st. Applications can be delivered to a branch location or emailed to [email protected]. Contact Becky Seelen, SFB marketing & corporate communications director, at 715-930-7030 with any questions.

Finally, Waumandee State Bank's annual scholarships are offered each year to high school seniors at nine area schools. Students have until April 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. to submit applications.

If there's a high school senior you know looking for scholarships, be sure to share this information with them. For full details please visit: www.waumandeebank.com/Scholarship-Application.

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