Now Accepting College Scholarships Applications

American Bank & Trust is once again offering a scholarship program for high school seniors. Applicants must be a 2025 graduating high school senior who will attend an accredited South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota college, university, vocational school, or community college on a full time basis. If you would like to apply for the opportunity to win a scholarship, please fill out the form below before April 18, 2025. Winners will be contacted in May 2025.

Scholarship Application

Please note: All fields must be completed in their entirety to be eligible for a scholarship. Scholarship recipients must agree to have their name and photo released to the media. Before the start of school, a check will be made payable to the college of the scholarship recipient’s choice.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Phone

Do you have any relatives currently employed at AB&T? If yes, What is your relation?

School Information

Name of school currently attending

Intended college or post-secondary school

Intended major or area of interest

List activities you participated in during high school

Autobiography

Write a brief autobiography (not more than 300 words), including your hobbies, personal interests, involvement in the community, and volunteer activity. Also, please include your opinion on the following: What are the most challenging aspects of being a young adult today; how do you deal with those challenges? How is a local full-service bank uniquely qualified to generate economic growth?

References

List two personal references (Name and phone # for each one)

Reference One Name

Reference One Phone

Reference Two Name

Reference Two Phone

GPA

Your GPA

Upload Headshot

If you are chosen as a winner, AB&T will use your head shot photo on social media and other media. We kindly request you provide a photo taken in a formal setting rather than a casual selfie.

Please take the following into consideration when uploading photos:
Format: File should be a photo in JPG or PNG. Please do not submit screenshots as the quality is greatly reduced when uploading.
File Size: While higher resolution ensures better quality, please ensure that all image submissions are under 1MB in size.
Internet Connection: A stable and fast internet connection ensures that the upload process is smooth and quick.