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2026 CNB Bank Arts Scholarship Application
Eligibility
High School seniors with intentions to further their education at a college or university with an art-related degree are eligible to apply. Student must attend a high school in the CNB Bank market area. Dependents of CNB Bank Directors or Officers are not eligible to apply.
Art-related Degrees in:
- Visual Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture)
- Performing Arts (music, dance, theater)
- Digital Arts (graphic design, animation, photography)
- Literary Arts (creative writing, poetry)
- Arts Education
Essay Theme
Describe a specific moment when your involvement in the arts (such as visual art, music, theater, dance, creative writing, film, or another artistic discipline) changed the way you thought about yourself, others, or the world around you. Explain why this experience was meaningful and how it influenced your decision to pursue further education in the arts at the college level.
Essay Requirements
- A maximum of 500 words
- Typed and double-spaced
- Participant name and/or family names should not appear on the essay
- Original, student-written essay without the assistance of AI
Submission Requirements (Each applicant should provide)
- A completed application including a summary of participation in community and/or school arts-related activities.
- One letter of academic recommendation from a present or past educator, and
- One letter of personal recommendation from a non-family member. References may not be bank employees.
- Originally written essay without the assistance of ChatBot/AI technology.
Ways to Submit
- Email all required submission materials to arts@cnbbank.bank by November 20, 2026
- All submission material must be attached as a PDF (No Google/Word Docs)
Judging
Essays will be judged by a selection committee on originality, grammar, and how well ideas are expressed. Contributions to both school and community will be considered. Please Note: Incomplete applications and those students that do not plan to major in a performing or visual art-related field will not be considered.
Deadlines
Applicant form, essay, and letters of recommendation must be received by 11:59 p.m. November 20, 2026. Winner will be announced via Facebook and our website on December 15, 2026.
CNB Bank is dedicated to fostering the arts through the Investing in the Arts Committee, celebrating youth and their achievements across all art forms while recognizing their creativity and participation as vital to our communities. Through initiatives in literature, music, media, and the performing arts, CNB is committed to strengthening arts programs and fostering greater community involvement. The mission of CNB's Investing in the Arts Committee is to invest in the arts and encourage a deeper appreciation and enduring support for artistic endeavors.