Newton, IL May 14, 2025 The Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) Foundation for Community Banking has selected its 2025 Annual Scholarship Program winners. Now in its 39th year, the program offers $21,000 to 24 high school seniors via an essay‑writing contest. This year, 69 CBAI member banks representing 242 students statewide participated in the contest.
Peoples State Bank is very pleased to announce that Grant Fulton has been named the first-place winner for group 11; the bank sponsored Fulton for the contest. He has been awarded a one-time $1,000 to be used for higher education beginning next fall. Natalie Kistner has been named the second-place winner for group 11; Peoples State Bank also sponsored Kistner for the contest. She has been awarded a one-time $500 to be used for higher education beginning next fall. Congratulations to both Grant and Natalie and Peoples State Bank wishes you the Best of Luck!!!!
Attached are their winning essays. Details will be available in September 2025 for the 2026 scholarship program.
