Community Impact Scholarship
A Community Bank focused on making a better community
The Forcht Bank Community Impact Scholarship was created to reward young adults who have worked to improve their communities. Balancing school responsibilities with community service, athletics and even jobs can be challenging for students. And Forcht Bank would like to recognize, and reward, those individuals in assisting with future expenses tied to education so that they can achieve their dreams. Ultimately, we hope that our communities young adults return and continue to invest in their communities one day at a time.
Made an impact in your community?
If you've positively impacted your community to make it a better place, we would like the opportunity to recognize you. Apply for one of three available $5,000 Forcht Bank Community Impact Scholarships below.
More Information about the Scholarship
Each year, beginning in 2022, Forcht Bank will provide three graduating seniors a one time scholarship payment of $5,000 to assist with expenses at a two or four year accredited college or university.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be:
Current high school senior attending a school in one of the following counties: Kentucky (Knox, Whitley, Laurel, Pulaski, Madison, Fayette, Green, Taylor, Jefferson, Grant, Boone, Kenton); Ohio (Hamilton)
Citizen of the United States
Have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
Planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.
Applicants may not be:
Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Forcht Bank or Forcht Group companies or subsidiaries.
International students
Temporary residents
What information does the application require?
- Personal Information
- School Information & GPA
- Any Awards, Community Service, or Work Experience (optional)
- Two Essay Questions
Scholarship Application Window:
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Finalist Interviews:
February - March 2022
Winners Announced
April 2022
Official Terms & Conditions of Scholarship can be viewed here.
