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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 2022 LOT Scholarship recipients have been chosen. The program is now closed for the year.
The 2023 LOT Scholarship application period will open in late February 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.
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.
2022
Scholarship Winners:
Kaia Bieker
Referred by: Susan Jensen,
Vice President/Head of Retail
Shelby County State Bank
Harlan, IA
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Grant VonEssen
Referred by:
Brent VonEssen, Vice President
Glenwood State Bank
Glenwood, IA
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