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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

THESE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO WILL BE

ATTENDING A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, A 2-YEAR TECHNICAL COLLEGE, OR

LAKE AREA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IN THE FALL

100th ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP: Four $1,920 scholarships will be awarded to four high school seniors attending a four-year accredited school or two-year technical school in South Dakota.

RELIABANK DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIP: Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to three high school seniors attending any four-year accredited school in South Dakota. Given in conjunction with the South Dakota Bankers Association.

RELIABANK HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP: Four $1000 scholarships will be awarded to four high school seniors attending a four-year accredited school in state or out of state.

RELIABANK LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP: Six $500 scholarships will be awarded to six high school seniors attending a four-year accredited school or a two-year technical school in state or out of state.

RELIABANK PIONEER SCHOLARSHIP: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to two high school seniors attending a four-year accredited school or two-year technical school in South Dakota. Given in conjunction with the South Dakota Bankers Association.

RELIABANK LATI SCHOLARSHIP: One $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to a high school senior attending LATI in Watertown. Given in conjunction with the South Dakota Bankers Association

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ELIGIBILITY:

*Applicant must be a senior in high school

* Minimum requirements needed: GPA 3.0 and/or ACT 21

*Applicant’s family must be a customer of Reliabank

*Applicants considered for the RELIABANK DAKOTA, RELIABANK PIONEER and LATI

Scholarship must be a resident of South Dakota.

PROCEDURE:

*Applicant should submit a typed application by February 15th

*Applications may be picked up at any Reliabank location or online at reliabank.com

*Application must include a current school transcript and copy of attendance record

*Application must be returned to any Reliabank location.

*Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a check (2nd

semester) with certificate given to

recipient. Scholarship winners are responsible for contacting Reliabank 2nd

semester to receive

money order for award.

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CHECKLIST for application completion:

____ Record of Achievement (Activities/Community Service and/or Employment (up to

15 points)

____ Typed Essay (up to 40 points)

Academic Achievements & Honors/ACT Score/Class Rank (up to 10 points)

Record of Absences/Tardiness (up to 5 points)

Current school transcript (up to 5 points)

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Please check if:

Year ____ Family does business with Reliabank Insurance (1 pt) Since ________

____ Family does business with Big Sioux Wealth Management (1pt) Since _________ ____ Family does business with Reliabank (2 pts)

____ Family does business with all 3 (4pts)

Since _________

Since__________

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF APPLICATION IS February 15th.

RETURN ALL FORMS (by February 15th

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to any Reliabank location or mail directly to: Reliabank Dakota

C/o Lisa Loomis -Scholarship Committee

PO Box 128

Estelline, SD 57234

1-800-525-0399 or 873-2261

SUBMITTED BY:__________________________________DATE:____________________

NAME:________________________________________ DATE:_________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________

Street, Box or Route City Zip

TELEPHONE:___ AGE:___________ DOB:____________

EMAIL: _____________

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL:

_______________________

_____________________

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NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/TECHNICAL SCHOOL YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN THE

FALL ___________________________________________________________________

NAME & ADDRESS OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:_________________________________

________________________________________PHONE: ______

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS: (up to 10 points)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITIES: (organizations, offices held, awards and others)(up to 15 points)

______________________________________________________________________________

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COMMUNITY SERVICE:

_____________________

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: (if employment is a part of student record of achievement)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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Your typed essay is worth up to 40 points, the largest portion of your

scholarship application. In your own words, write a description of yourself

which incorporates the following components: the thing you are most proud of

in your life, three words to describe yourself (please include examples), and an

overview of your future plans. You may address these components in any order

for the best overall effect and feel free to use a separate piece of paper if

necessary. Please note that your essay will be evaluated for creativity, style,

and grammatical content.