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Scholar Program

Honoring Area Scholars

Since 1996, Peoples Bank and the Hammes family have invested in the future of Kankakee County students through the Peoples Bank Scholar Program.

The program provides scholarships to local high school graduates planning to attend Kankakee Community College or Olivet Nazarene University as incoming freshmen and returning sophomores.  

To date, the Scholar Program has awarded $339,895 in scholarships to area students. 

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified students with financial need who have been accepted to either institution.  For scholarship consideration, students should contact the Financial Aid Office at their college or university:

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How to Apply

No special Peoples Bank application is required. Interested students should:

  • Apply during their senior year
  • Complete the standard admissions and financial aid applications at their chosen school
  • Indicate their interest in the Peoples Bank Scholar Program when they apply

Contact Information

For consideration for the Peoples Bank Scholar Program or scholarship details, please contact:

Eligible Area High Schools

The Scholar Program is open to graduates of the following schools:

  • Bishop McNamara High School
  • Bradley-Bourbonnais High School
  • Grace Christian Academy
  • Grant Park High School
  • Herscher High School
  • Kankakee High School
  • Kankakee Trinity Academy
  • Manteno High School
  • Momence High School
  • St. Anne High School
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