- Eligibility Requirements
- Top 1/3 of graduating class as of the end of the first semester of senior year
- Fulltime status at college (typically 12 hours minimum)
- Remain unmarried during the entire award year
- Attend an accredited, not-for-profit institution
Application Deadline to Guidance Counselor
April 26th
Enter only one college or university on Application and complete all pages
Deadline to submit Student Award Letter from your college or university
June 15th
Once your college or university has prepared your Student Award Letter, send a copy to Independence Bank Trust Department. If you do not submit your Student Award Letter, you will receive a minimum scholarship award.
Notification of Award to Student
Mid-July
Payment of Award to College for Fall Semester
Early August
Payment of Award to College for Spring Semester
Early January
Change forms to Independence Bank Trust Department
ASAP when applicable
Complete the change form if you change schools or have a change in address or contact information.
Submit FAFSA confirmation with application to guidance counselor or as soon as possible thereafter. After May 7th, FAFSA confirmations should be sent to Independence Bank Trust Department. Award amounts are based on your financial need determined by information on your FAFSA Confirmation, Student Award Letter and average cost to attend your college or university. If you do not complete the FAFSA and/or submit the FAFSA confirmation to your guidance counselor or Independence Bank Trust Department, you will receive a minimum award.
How to Submit
Student Award Letter, Change Forms and FAFSA Confirmations may be submitted via fax, e-mail or mail.
Independence Bank Trust Department
Attn: Karen Taber
P. O. Box 948
Owensboro, KY 42302-0948
Fax
(270) 689-9859
Karen Taber, [email protected]
Questions
Questions should be directed to: Karen Taber
Independence Bank Trust Department
Phone (270) 689-9861 ext 701332
E-mail: [email protected]