This year, four students have been selected for the distinguished Illinois Bankers Scholarship, and two were awarded the esteemed Linda J. Koch Scholarship. “These scholarships are not only a recognition of the academic accomplishments of our recipients but also celebrate their enthusiasm and dedication to the financial services industry,” said Callan Stapleton, EVP & President of Education Services. “We are thrilled to support these students as they develop into the future leaders of banking.”
2024 Linda J. Koch Scholarship recipients:
- Trace Donnan, PORTA High School/Augustana College
Sponsored by Petefish, Skiles, & Co. Bank
- Ava Harwood, John Hersey High School/Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
Sponsored by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
2024 Illinois Bankers Scholarship recipients:
- Peter Anast, Prospect High School/Indiana University, Bloomington
Sponsored by PNC Bank
- Peyton Bowman, Bushnell Prairie City High School/Spoon River College, Macomb
Sponsored by Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Bushnell
- Ashton McPherson, Mt. Vernon High School/Southern Illinois University
Sponsored by Peoples National Bank
- Colleen Roberts, Stillman Valley High School/Northern Illinois University
Sponsored by Stillman BancCorp, N.A.
"These scholarships play a crucial role in encouraging the next generation of financial professionals. By investing in these students, we are investing in the future of banking," added Stapleton.