Each year, FCCB will award a one‐time $2,500 scholarship ($1,250 per semester) to a college student with financial need at the beginning of each semester of their sophomore year. The funds will be sent directly to the school.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Available to a student or his / her immediate family member(s), who must have been a customer for a minimum of two years at the time of application
  • Applicant must be an incoming freshman college student enrolled in a four year degree program
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 after completing their freshman year of college
  • Minimum of 36 hours of community service each semester (preferred)
  • Applicant must reside in the First Citizens market area
  • Full and part‐time students are encouraged to apply, with preference given to full‐time students.
Annual Application Deadline: April 15

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* 1. Date of application:

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* 2. Student’s first and last name:

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* 3. Date of birth:

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* 4. Home address:

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* 5. Phone number and email address:

Indicate whether or nor you or someone in your family are customers of FCCB. If your family member is a customer, please list their name.

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* 6. Name of college or university attending:

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* 7. Program of study:

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* 8. Anticipated year of graduation:

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* 9. List any activity that demonstrates community service:

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* 10. List any current or previous work experience:

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* 11. List any awards received for school or community involvement:

Please include the following with your application:
  • Two academic letters of reference
  • Letter(s) of reference from a representative of the community service organization(s) you are involved in; do not include relatives.
  • Essay expressing your financial need and why you would be a good investment if you were awarded this scholarship.
  • Copy of your photo ID

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* 12. Please upload your files here.

Submit your completed application packet and accompanying materials to any First Citizens Community Bank office or mail to:

First Citizens Community Bank
Attn: Customer Scholarship Selection Committee/HR
15 S. Main Street Mansfield, PA 16933

You may also email your scholarship application and accompanying materials to lnelson@myfccb.com

Note: Prior year’s college transcript must be received prior to the disbursement of funds to confirm the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 after completing your freshman year of college.

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