Bank of Botetourt is offering its eighth annual “Taking Care of You” Community Scholarship opportunity, totaling $2,000.
Five scholarships will be awarded, three for $500 and two for $250. These scholarships are available to high school seniors and existing college students with a GPA of 2.50 or higher who currently utilize Bank of Botetourt for their banking needs.
“The Bank is proud to support students in their academic achievements and invest in their futures as they pursue higher education. Since the inception of this scholarship, we have awarded $7,000, and each year we look forward to reviewing applications,” said Bank President and COO Michelle R. Austin.
To apply, applicants are required to write a two-page essay on the topic of “How has Bank of Botetourt been able to take care of your banking and financial needs and what is the bank’s impact on the community?”
For full essay guidelines and additional information, visit www.BankofBotetourt. com/Community-Involvement. The deadline for submissions is March 31.
For additional information, contact the bank’s scholarship committee at scholarship@ bankofbotetourt.com.