Cooper Foundation Scholarship

Graduating Seniors

Cooper Foundation Scholarships

Supporting education and encouraging the youth in our communities is a priority for the Jim B. and Lillian F. Cooper Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding graduating seniors in the communities Midwest Bank serves. One $1,500 scholarship is awarded in each community annually.

  • Submit your scholarship application before the April 1st deadline.

Cooper Foundation Scholarship Application

  • Please attach one letter of recommendation. If you are only looking to submit a letter or recommendation on behalf of a student please email the letter of recommendation to Heather Kneifl (heather.kneifl@midwestbank.com) and notate which student you are submitting the letter on behalf of. Do not submit scholarship applications directly to Heather Kneifl as these will not be considered for the award, applicants must use the form on this page.
    Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, Max. file size: 512 MB.
  • Prepare a short essay outlining your need for financial assistance and your future plans and goals.
    Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, Max. file size: 512 MB.
  • If you have any further questions about the Cooper foundation or the application process, please contact your school guidance counselor.