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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 2022 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship will open ​February, 2022.
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.
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.
2021
Scholarship Winners:
Audrey Stowe
Nomination referred by:
Mike Underwood, President/CEO
Guthrie County State Bank
Guthrie Center, IA
​
Justine Buman
Nomination referred by:
Jeffrey Buman &
Janet Buman, Marketing Officer
Shelby County State Bank
Harlan, IA
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