W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank is offering three college scholarships to help high school seniors further their education. This year, the bank is awarding $50,000 to students in Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut.
The Future Business Leaders scholarship is for high school recipients that demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and aspire to be an impactful business leader. Applicants must submit a business plan to bring their ideas to life. Each year, three recipients will each be awarded a $5,000 Future Business Leaders scholarship.  
The Emerging Community Leader scholarship will recognize students that uplift and support the community through acts of leadership, advocacy, and volunteerism. Students may be nominated by peers, teachers, guidance counselors, mentors or any other individual that is a non-familial relationship. Each year, three recipients will each be awarded a $5,000 Emerging Community Leader scholarship.  
These new scholarships are in addition to the Robert O. Pare scholarship that Centreville Bank has been offering since 2018. This scholarship recognizes students who are dedicated to making a difference through community service. Starting in 2024, three recipients will each be awarded a $5,000 Robert O. Pare scholarship.  
In total, $50,000 will be awarded to promising students that have exemplified behaviors that align with Centreville Bank’s commitment to bettering the communities it serves.  
Applications and nominations for all scholarships are due April 1, 2025, and can be submitted electronically on Centreville Bank’s website.  
Recipients must be: Graduating high school seniors; Graduating from a high school located in Rhode Island, or towns located in Windham County or New London County; accepted to a college, university, or trade school for the Fall 2025 semester.

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