Tri Counties Bank, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, has awarded $110,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Northern and Central California. This year, 80 students from 68 high schools in 21 counties received scholarships of $1,000 or $1,500.
Two types of scholarships are provided:
- Income-based scholarships for students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $6,655 or less and a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Merit-based scholarships for students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Sixty $1,500 scholarships were awarded to low-to-moderate income students, and twenty $1,000 scholarships were awarded based on merit. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college, university or trade school to assist with educational expenses.
“A key element of fulfilling Tri Counties Bank’s mission is investing in students who will help strengthen our communities,” said Rick Smith, President and CEO of Tri Counties Bank. “From nearly 800 applicants, this year’s recipients stood out for their academic achievement, community service, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are proud to support their pursuit of higher education.”
Scholarships were awarded to students in the following counties: Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Madera, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.
Applications for the 2027 scholarship cycle will open November 2, 2026. Students can learn more and apply at www.tcbk.com/scholarship-assistance. For additional information, please contact the Community Foundation of the North State at (530) 244-1219.
About Tri Counties Bank
Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK), headquartered in Chico, California with corporate offices in Roseville, South San Francisco, and Bakersfield, with assets of nearly $10 billion and 50 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional service for individuals and businesses throughout California with more than 75 locations, advanced mobile and online banking, and access to approximately 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. As California’s Local Bank, Tri Counties Bank prioritizes serving clients with local bankers and local decision-making, backed by corporate philanthropy, community engagement, employee volunteerism and investments. Recognized by various publications as among the Top Workplaces and Best Banks, Tri Counties Bank recruits and retains diverse and talented team members. Visit TriCountiesBank.com to learn more. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #458732.
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