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01/20/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2025 10:34
Application Deadline Approaching: COUNTRY Financial High School Scholarship Program in Partnership with Heartland Community College Provides Financial Support and Mentorship[...]
January 20, 2025
Application Deadline Approaching: COUNTRY Financial High School Scholarship Program in Partnership with Heartland Community College Provides Financial Support and Mentorship for Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: The COUNTRY Financial High School Scholarship program provides equitable access for McLean County public high school students to enroll in tuition-based college courses at Heartland Community College, while attending high school for dual enrollment or dual credit.
Eligible sophomore and junior year high school students from Bloomington, Heyworth, Lexington, Normal Community, Normal West, Olympia, Ridgeview, Tri-Valley and University public high schools are encouraged to apply.
The scholarship program not only provides monetary support, but also mentorship from COUNTRY Financial employees, as well as professional development and engagement opportunities, offering students the opportunity to learn and experience the organization and financial services industry. Scholarship will cover tuition, fees, a laptop and textbooks.
The COUNTRY Financial High School Scholarship program began in 2021 with 10 students participating; 31 students benefited in 2024.
WHEN: Deadline to apply is February 1, 2025
WHERE: For more information and to access the scholarship application visit COUNTRY Financial Scholarship | Heartland Community College
MEDIA INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Carrie Skogsberg, Public Relations Specialist ([email protected] or 309-821-4175) at COUNTRY Financial to talk with program managers and/or mentors.
Contact Brittany Stokes, Associate Director, Early College Student Success at Heartland Community College for Heartland Community College interviews ([email protected] or 309-268-8626 )
About COUNTRY Financial®
The COUNTRY Financial® group (countryfinancial.com) serves about one million households and businesses throughout the United States. It offers a wide range of financial products and services from auto, home, business and life insurance to retirement planning services, investment management and annuities.
Visit COUNTRY Financial on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @countryfinancial.