Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund: Income-Based Award Grant

Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund: Income-Based Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the North State
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: Students may only apply to either the Income-Based Award or the Merit-Based Award. Community Foundation of the North State The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources. We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals. Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund Income-Based and Merit Awards are offered from this scholarship fund to high school seniors living in counties around the State of California. The Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by the Board of North Valley Bank in memory of Don Carter, who served as President and CEO of North Valley Bancorp and North Valley Bank from 1986 to 1997. The fund provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout California who are pursuing higher education. In 2014, the fund became the Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund with the completed merger between North Valley Bancorp and Tri Counties Bank. The Tri Counties Bank Income-Based Scholarship The Tri Counties Bank Income-Based Scholarship program seeks to advance higher education for economically-challenged, community-minded students. Tri Counties Bank competitively awards 60 $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors with significant financial need, attending a trade school, a 4-year college/university, or community college. Awards will be made to high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, and business entrepreneurship – the three pillars of Tri Counties Bank’s mission to help to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our economically-disadvantaged youth.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior (current) from any of the following counties: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, YubaMinimum GPA of 2.5Have a significant financial need (verification required during application)Displayed outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and/or business entrepreneurship during high school careerAttend an accredited community college, 4-year college/university, or trade school in the fall semester