PEOPLES STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

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Peoples State Bank is participating in a statewide scholarship competition that will enable Illinois high school seniors to write an essay on community bank relationships and win $1000 a year for four years of higher education if their essay is judged the best. An additional 11 first place $1000 awards and 12 second place $500 awards will also be available in each of the 12 regions of the state. The high school of the overall winner will also get a $500 award. The contest is part of a program to increase public awareness of locally owned banks and their contributions to the community. Information on the contest and entry forms are available at Peoples State Bank locations here in Lawrence County and nearby Jasper County. Entries must be submitted to the bank no later than Friday February 5th 2021. The top three selected local entries will be submitted to be eligible for the statewide prizes.