Dacotah Bank, based in Aberdeen, will award one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. In addition, 29 individual scholarships of $2,000 each will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span three states: South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Detailed criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application.
Dacotah Bank is committed to helping young people in its communities pursue higher education. To be eligible, high school seniors must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota, and the applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank, according to a release.
“Our communities rely on a skilled workforce, and post-secondary education is a key step in building that foundation,” Robert Fouberg, Chairman and CEO of Dacotah Bank, said in a release. “We recognize the financial challenges that come with further education, and we’re proud to support the next generation through this scholarship program.”
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Some nearby locations include Aberdeen, Bradley, Clark, Faulkton, Groton, Langford, Sisseton, Watertown, Webster and Willow Lake.
For more information or to apply, visit dacotahbank.com/scholarships.
Based in Aberdeen, Dacotah Bank has assets that exceed $4 billion, making it one of the largest independent banks in the upper Midwest, said in a release. With dozens of hometown locations throughout, Dacotah Bank employs more than 600 people and serves more than 70,000 customers with banking, insurance, mortgage, and trust and wealth management services.
