LOCAL Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose

Investing in our community means providing financial assistance to talented students who share our commitment to giving back. We established the LOCAL Scholarship Program so we can celebrate these graduating high school students throughout Blount County.

Each year, the program provides $500 scholarships to five exceptional high school seniors who have been accepted for undergraduate study in community colleges, technical schools and universities. These students make the grades in the classroom and also show their passion for community involvement.

Things to Know

• The deadline for application submission is April 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
• The one-time scholarship amount is $500 and is paid directly to the college/university/technical school.
• One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from any of the local Blount County Schools.
• Recipients will be selected on April 11, 2025 and notified by email correspondence.
• Applicants must be a United States Citizen.
• Applicants must be a graduating senior in Blount County.
• Applicants must have a strong history of community involvement
• Applicants must have at least a 3.25 GPA on an unweighted scale. Weighted GPAs are not permitted.

LOCAL Scholarship Awards
The CBBC Bank LOCAL Scholars award recipients are selected by a committee and are notified by phone or email if they are the winner and will be recognized for their achievement in The Daily Times. The CBBC Bank LOCAL Scholars awards are given without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.

Criteria
Application Process
All applications must be submitted electronically using the form below.