Dollar Bank's 2025 Tuition Scholarship Contest
Dollar Bank's 2026
Tuition Scholarship Contest
The Dollar Bank Foundation works to enhance the well-being and foster the economic development of the communities in which we work and live. Each year, the Dollar Bank Foundation gives $2 million in aid to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Greater Pittsburgh area, Greater Cleveland area and the Greater Hampton Roads area.
The Dollar Bank Foundation is offering college scholarships worth $10,000 over four years ($2,500 per year) to one student in each of Dollar Bank’s markets (three total).
Step One: Essay Prompt
Answer the prompt below. The essay must be typed in English and follow MLA format (Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, double-spaced), contain no fewer than 1,000 words and be the original work of the submitting student. Any and all submissions using artificial intelligence (AI) will be disqualified and will not be eligible.
Dollar Bank is the nation’s largest independent mutual bank. Mutual financial institutions are owned by and operated for the benefit of their customers rather than shareholders. Their success is often measured by the well-being of their customers and communities. Please address any of the questions below:
- In your opinion, what does it mean for a financial institution to truly belong to its community?
- Describe the qualities, actions and impact you would expect to see in a mutual bank.
- Do you think this model is important in today’s world? Why or why not?
Step Two: Registration/Essay Submission (by May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET)
Please submit your essay in .doc, .docx or .pdf format only (5 MB maximum file size).
Questions?
Email PublicAffairs@dollarbank.com with any questions.
About Dollar Bank
Dollar Bank is committed to being an inclusive community bank that invests in our customers, empowers our employees and strengthens our communities. This has been our mission since 1855, and these founding principles will continue to guide us for future generations. Over 170 years later, Dollar Bank continues to invest in our communities through employee volunteering, corporate giving and contributions that enhance quality of life.