Have you always wanted to learn more about the banking industry? Do you need $7,500 to help pay for your college tuition? If so, consider participating in the 2022 Virtual Bank Day Scholarship Program!
During this program, you will learn about the banking industry, ways to manage your financial future, careers in banking and the ways banks support the communities they serve. You will have access to a resource website that houses videos, articles and podcasts to explore and research. You also will receive support from Burke & Herbert Bank throughout the program. You will write an essay based on what you’ve learned and these essays will be judged by bankers from across the Commonwealth. Thirteen scholarships (six honorable mention, six regional, and one statewide) will be awarded to the winners. Bank Day will take place in March 2022.
March 4 – Can earn up to $7500! See https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5dba87cf/fgEihNjHnE2R6trdofHMFQ?u=https://www.burkeandherbertbank.com/newsroom/burke-herbert-bank-accepting-bank-day-scholarship-registrations-through-march-4th/ . Open to ALL Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Scholarship Amounts –$26,000 will be Awarded
$1,000 Each for six honorable mention scholarships
$2,500 Each for six regional winners
$5,000 Statewide winner ($7,500 total since all candidates will also be regional winners)
Participation Criteria
- Currently enrolled as a high school senior in a Virginia high school
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Resident of Virginia
- Teacher/guidance counselor contact information provided by student
2022 Deadlines & Important Dates
March 4: Deadline to sign-up for the program. Write-in BURKE & HERBERT BANK for host bank.
March 14 – April 1: Students have access to Bank Day resource website.
April 1: Student essays are due by 5 p.m. Essays submitted directly to VBA via email.
Late April: Regional and honorable mention winners notified. Regional winners will be entered into the statewide contest for an additional scholarship.