1st Financial Bank USA wants to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals with the 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship.
The Edna Earl Education Scholarship will be awarded to LGBTQ+ students of color pursuing a career in K-12 education (teaching, admin, counseling), with a preference for students from Washington who are also attending a college in Washington. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education in the coming 2026-2027 school year. This includes community college; four-year public or private college or university; certificate programs; vocational, technical, or trade programs; law school; medical, dental, veterinary school; or graduate education. Applicants are required to submit three essays for application: the Personal Statement and Community Involvement and Vision Essay, both which may be submitted as a video or written essay; and the Financial Picture Essay, which must only be submitted as a written essay. The following materials are optional and may be submitted with the application: academic transcript (official or unofficial); resume, which must include work experience and school activities and honors; extracurricular and community activities, including volunteer roles, arts, and/or activism; a letter of recommendation; and 1-2 writing or art samples. Applicants must only include or submit what helps the Foundation understand their experience and goals more fully. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Pride Foundation for more information.
1st Financial Bank USA wants to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals with the 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship.