BankOnBuffalo Announces 2026 Scholarship Program for HS Seniors

BankOnBuffalo’s annual scholarship program is now underway for 2026. BankOnBuffalo is committed to the communities and businesses it serves and proud to support the next generation of business leaders. The bank invites eligible students to enhance their education by participating in its annual scholarship contest.

Funding is available for students continuing their education in a business-related field. Up to 5 scholarships will be awarded with one winner per eligible school in the amount of $1,000 each.

ELIGIBILITY

High School seniors with intentions to further their education at a college or university with a business related degree are eligible to apply. Students must attend a high school in the BankOnBuffalo market area. Dependents of BankOnBuffalo Directors or Officers of are not eligible to apply.

ESSAY THEME

Discuss a business leader you admire and explain how their leadership style inspires your own vision of success and career aspirations.

ESSAY REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 250 words

• Typed and double-spaced'

• Participant name and/ or family names should not appear in the essay

• Original, student-written essay without the assistance of AI

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each applicant should provide:

• A completed application including a summary of participation in community and school activities. To access the 2026 program application:

  • Go to www.bankonbuffalo. bank

  • Click on “Who We Are” near the top of the homepage

  • In the drop-down menu choose “Annual Scholarship Process.”

  • It is also is available at this link: APPLICATION

• One letter of academic recommendation from a present or past educator, and

• One letter of personal recommendation from a non family member. References may not be bank employees.

• Originally written essay without the assistance of ChatBot/AI technology

WAYS TO SUBMIT

• Complete the application and turn into your high school’s guidance office along with essay;

• Or mail the submissions or mail to: BankOnBuffalo Attn: Deb McKee PO Box 42 Clearfield, PA 16830;

• Or email your submission to Scholarships@ bankonbuffalo.bank by 11:59 p.m. March 16, 2026.

JUDGING

Essays will be judged by a selection committee on originality, grammar, and how well ideas are expressed. Contributions to both school and community will be considered.

Please Note: Incomplete applications and those students that do not plan to major in a financial and/or appropriate business-related field will not be considered.

DEADLINES

Application form, essay and letters of recommendation must be received by 11:59 p.m. March 16, 2026. Winners will be announced via Facebook and our website on April 13, 2026.

INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Deb McKee by email at Scholarships@ bankonbuffalo.bank.