Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship
Scholarship Coming Soon
The Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship is coming soon and will begin accepting applications on Monday, March 9, 2026. For community members residing in the counties across our footprint in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, this scholarship supports the academic endeavors of low-to-moderate income students with a desire to continue their higher education. At the end of the application window, up to 20 students will be selected and receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must:
- Meet the following income requirement: Annual gross family income cannot exceed the LMI (Low-to-Moderate Income) threshold in your county. Reference your county’s information.
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Be enrolled or eligible for admission at a continuing education facility.
- Use the awarded scholarship during the upcoming academic year.
- Scholarship recipients will be chosen without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex or gender.
- Applicants do NOT need to be a Busey Bank customer to apply.
- Reside in one of the following counties within the applicable states set forth below:
| State | County |
|---|---|
| Arizona | Maricopa, Pima |
| Colorado | Arapahoe, El Paso, Denver |
| Florida | Lee, Sarasota |
| Kansas | Johnson, Sedgwick, Wyandotte |
| Illinois | Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Macon, Madison, McLean, Peoria, St. Clair, Tazewell, Will |
| Indiana | Hamilton, Marion |
| Missouri | Jackson, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City County |
| New Mexico | Union, Harding |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma, Tulsa |
| Texas | Collin, Dallas, Tarrant |
The online and paper application(s) along with additional eligibility requirements will be available soon.
Please note: Busey associates, and associates’ family members are excluded and ineligible to apply.
Contact clientandcommunityrelations@busey.com with any questions.
2025 Busey Bridge Scholarship Recipients | Video Highlights
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