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LOT encourages the development of the next generation of community banking leaders by annually presenting $1,000 scholarships to TWO deserving high school seniors.
​The application period for the 2023 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is
NOW OPEN.
All applications must be postmarked/received by
​11:59 pm Central Time, Friday, April 28, 2023.
The Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is awarded to two high school seniors during a presentation ceremony at the Community Bankers of Iowa's Management Conference and Annual Convention, held in July in Okoboji, Iowa.

All Applicants MUST:
  1. Work at or have a parent, grandparent, or guardian who works at a bank that is a member of Community Bankers of Iowa. Secondary relatives such as siblings, aunts, uncles or cousins are not eligible.
  2. Write a brief, one-page essay detailing what role community banks play in your hometown.
  3. Submit a copy of your high school transcript, and indicate class rank (if available).
  4. Provide ACT and/or SAT score(s).
  5. Submit letters of recommendation from two non-relatives.
  6. Include all community or extra-curricular activities.
  7. Complete and return the Scholarship Application or apply online.
Community Bankers: Display a poster in your bank to notify employees about CBI's Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program.
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2022
Scholarship Winners:
Kaia Bieker
Referred by: Susan Jensen,
Vice President/Head of Retail
Shelby County State Bank
Harlan, IA

Grant VonEssen
Referred by:
Brent VonEssen, Vice President
Glenwood State Bank
Glenwood, IA
The Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) is a program created by Community Bankers of Iowa (CBI) to enhance the growth, leadership, and networking skills of future banking leaders. LOT establishes a network of leaders who serve and strengthen their communities and advocate for the community banking industry.
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