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AWARDED BY BPC CORPORATION
Eligibility
To be eligible for the one-time $2,000 scholarship, the recipient must be:
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A graduating senior planning for a diploma, certificate, or degree program at an
accredited college, university, community college, or vocational school;
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MUST be graduating from a school in Putnam, White, Overton, Cumberland, or
Fentress Counties.
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CANNOT be the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, grandson, granddaughter,
niece, or nephew of an employee/board member/retiree at Bank of Putnam
County, Cumberland County Bank, Bank of White County (an office of Bank of
Putnam County), Bank of Overton County (an office of Bank of Putnam County),
or Bank of Fentress County (an office of Bank of Putnam County); and
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MUST show proof of graduation (physical diploma) and enrollment in the
institution of higher education before the scholarship will be written to the
educational institution.
Applications: Print at www.bankofputnamcounty.com or visit your nearest branch!
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Will be accepted until April 15th
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Can be brought to any bank location or mailed to:
Bank of Putnam County
140 S. Jefferson Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
Attn. Elizabeth Fournet
Criteria
The Rex Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship will be awarded with no purchase necessary to
the student who is chosen through a scholarship committee. The purpose is to reward
students for graduating and going on to higher education.
Selection
Bank of Putnam County, Bank of Overton County (an office of Bank of Putnam County),
Bank of White County (an office of Bank of Putnam County), and Bank of Fentress
County (an office of Bank of Putnam County) will each award their own $2,000
scholarship that will be made payable to the institution of higher education of the
recipient’s choice. The selection committee will send award letters to those chosen, and
AFTER proof of graduation and enrollment has been provided, the check will be mailed
to the institution of higher education.
To apply:
(1) Go to www.bankofputnamcounty.com, and then click on “Scholarship
Application.” Print out the application, mail it to the address above, or bring it to
your nearest branch;
(2) OR visit your nearest branch and pick up an application, mail it to the address
provided above, or turn it in at any branch.
AWARDED BY BPC CORPORATION
Bank of Putnam County, Cumberland County Bank, Bank of White County (an office of Bank of Putnam County),
Bank of Overton County (an office of Bank of Putnam County), and Bank of Fentress County (an office of Bank of Putnam County)
Eligibility:
You must be planning to attend a higher form of education (including but not limited to a four-year
university, vocational school, etc.)
Only one application is permitted per student.
The application must be received by April 15th
If you are selected, you must show proof of graduation (physical diploma) and enrollment in the institution of
higher education of your choice before the scholarship will be awarded.
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________City__________________State__________
Zip_________________ Phone Number_____________________________ DOB___________________
County of High School Attended __________________________________________________________
List below up to two extra-curricular activities and your role in each:
Ex: Basketball; Student Government; Vice-President
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2. ________________________________________________________
Explain why you are choosing to pursue a higher education (continue on next page):
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Describe how you plan to be financially responsible after high school:
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Name a time when your effort made a difference in the outcome of a situation:
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Student Signature ______________________________________
Please return your application to the nearest bank branch, or mail to:
Date_______________
Bank of Putnam County
Attn: Elizabeth Fournet
140 S. Jefferson Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
Student does NOT have to be immediately going on to higher education, but the check WILL be written to the institution of higher
education when the student chooses to attend and enrollment is verified.
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(For Internal Use Only)
Branch: ______________________
Date Received: ________________________
CSR Initials: _______
AWARDED BY BPC CORPORATION
Bank of Putnam County, Cumberland County Bank, Bank of White County (an office of Bank of Putnam County),
Bank of Overton County (an office of Bank of Putnam County), and Bank of Fentress County (an office of Bank of Putnam County)
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________
The above student will be applying to secure a scholarship from BPC Corporation. We are seeking your input about this student and are mostly
interested in whatever you think is important about the applicant’s academic and/or personal qualifications for college or higher education.
What is your relationship with the applicant? How long have you known the applicant?
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What are the first words that come to your mind to describe this applicant?
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Based on your interactions with and knowledge of the applicant, how has the applicant demonstrated
motivation, initiative, dedication, integrity, leadership potential, creativity, and reliability?
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Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________