The vision of Farmers & Merchants State Bank is to be one of the reasons small towns, farms, families and businesses are thriving. One of our four guiding principles is “we do the right thing.” Charitable giving is a natural extension of this ideal.
We strive to be thoughtful, deliberate and impactful in our giving. As students are our future, one of our giving priorities are Scholarship Programs for graduating students from the communities we call home. Keep reading to learn more.
It’s Never Too EARLY TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1st
- One, $1,500 Scholarship to be Awarded
- Pierz School District
Presidents’ Scholarship
The F&M Presidents’ Scholarship is intended to support the education of a student who has shown commitment to community service through leadership of school or extracurricular groups, civic service organizations or volunteer groups. This scholarship is available to high school seniors (including home-schooled students) pursuing a secondary education in a two-year technical or community college or a four-year college/university. Only high school seniors in the Pierz school district are eligible. Homeschooled students are strongly encouraged to apply.
GENERAL SCHOLARHIPS
The intention of The F&M General Scholarship Program is to support local students who are working toward careers that have a high likelihood of enhancing rural communities and life. F&M General Scholarships are available to high school seniors (including home-schooled students) pursuing a secondary education in a two-year technical or community college or a four-year college/university. Only high school seniors in Pierz, Eden Valley – Watkins, or Sauk Rapids school districts are eligible. Homeschooled students are strongly encouraged to apply.
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6, $1,200 Scholarships to be Awarded
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Up to 2 Scholarships per Location
QUESTIONS?
All questions about these scholarshps should be directed to the Grants and Scholarship Specialist at (320) 257-9715 or skoslofsky@communitygiving.org.