Stay up to date with recent news from National Cooperative Bank

NCB Awards $5,750 in Scholarships to Local Students

Written by National Cooperative Bank | Jun 21, 2024 5:52:26 PM

Hillsboro, OH (June 21, 2024) – National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution which provides banking products and services to Southern Ohio and the nation's cooperatives, their members, and other socially responsible organizations, has awarded five scholarships to students in Highland County.  

NCB awarded three Ernie Blankenship Athletic Scholarships in memory of long-time employee and community member Ernie Blankenship.  The recipients will receive $1,250 toward furthering their education.  The winners are:

  • Addyson Miles – Hillsboro High School
  • Kaden Penwell – Greenfield-McClain High School
  • Addison West – Lynchburg-Clay High School

NCB also awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at each of the schools that participate in the Money Matters Financial Literacy program that the bank sponsors.  This year’s winners are:

  • Jake Ward – Whiteoak High School
  • Halle Reveal – Hillsboro High School

“NCB is proud to invest in the youth in our community,” state Jocelyn Leeth, Branch Manager.  “I am glad we can help these students further their education and we applaud them for their hard work throughout high school.”